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The Great Snow-Storm in Northumberland (engraving)
1623204 The Great Snow-Storm in Northumberland (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Snow-Storm in Northumberland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 March 1886.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23075604
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Blocked North Eastern Railway Northumberland Snowed Trains
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The Great Snow-Storm in Northumberland - A Frozen Journey Through Time
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. This print transports us back to the winter of 1886, when a monumental snowstorm paralyzed the North Eastern Railway. The engraving, created by William Heysham Overend and featured in The Illustrated London News, captures the sheer magnitude of this natural disaster. As we gaze upon this historical scene, our eyes are drawn to the blocked railway tracks buried under layers of pristine white snow. Trains stand frozen in time, their wheels unable to turn amidst the relentless blizzard that engulfed Acklington, Northumberland. Passengers huddle together inside these stranded carriages, seeking warmth and solace from one another as they wait for rescue. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; each flake of snow delicately etched onto paper evokes a sense of wonder and awe at nature's power. We can almost feel the biting cold wind on our faces as we imagine ourselves standing beside those brave souls who endured this great storm. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's vulnerability in the face of Mother Nature's fury. It also highlights our resilience and ability to come together during times of crisis. As we reflect on this historic event through Bridgeman Images' lens, let us be grateful for modern advancements that have made travel safer and more reliable today – but also remember those who braved such treacherous conditions long ago.
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