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Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, the Train passing the Portland-Road Station (engraving)
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Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, the Train passing the Portland-Road Station (engraving)
1587809 Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, the Train passing the Portland-Road Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, the Train passing the Portland-Road Station. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 September 1862.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23092746
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
London Underground Passing Trial Trip Underground Railways
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This engraving titled "Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, the Train passing the Portland-Road Station" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures a pivotal event that changed transportation forever. The image showcases a bustling scene underground as a train zooms past Portland Road Station. The intricate details of the architecture and people's attire transport us to Victorian London. It is evident that this trial trip on the Metropolitan Underground Railway was met with great anticipation and excitement. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, we can imagine how revolutionary this new mode of transportation must have felt for those who witnessed it firsthand. The London Underground became an iconic symbol of progress and innovation, transforming urban life and connecting communities like never before. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on September 13,1862 – providing readers with a glimpse into this groundbreaking moment. Preserved within private collections today, it serves as a reminder of our ever-evolving world and how advancements in technology shape our daily lives. Through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, we are fortunate enough to experience this historical artwork once again. Let it inspire us to appreciate both the rich heritage of our cities' infrastructure and embrace future possibilities that lie ahead.
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