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Framed Print : Baptist End Halt, Staffordshire, c. 1950s
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Framed Photos from STEAM Museum
Baptist End Halt, Staffordshire, c. 1950s
A view of Baptist End Halt in Staffordshire, c.1950s, showing the raised wooden platforms ad simple shelters.
This small station opened between Dudley and Old Hill in August 1905 and closed in June 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 11923364
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Halt Platform Small Station Staffordshire
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of Baptist End Halt, Staffordshire, c. 1950s, an exquisite addition to any home or office decor. This captivating photograph, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, transports you back in time to a quaint railway station in the heart of Staffordshire. Baptist End Halt, opened between Dudley and Old Hill in August 1905, is depicted in its prime during the 1950s. The image showcases the simple charm of the era, with raised wooden platforms and basic shelters that once provided travelers with momentary respite. Our Framed Prints are meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring that the rich details of this vintage photograph are preserved for years to come. The frame adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, making it a perfect conversation starter and a tribute to the golden age of railway travel. Bring the history of Baptist End Halt into your living space and let the intrigue of the past ignite your imagination. Order your Media Storehouse Framed Print today!
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 22.7cm (15.6" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to the 1950s, offering a glimpse into the quaint and humble Baptist End Halt in Staffordshire. The image showcases the station's raised wooden platforms and simple shelters, which served as a vital connection point between Dudley and Old Hill during its operational years. Opening its doors in August 1905, this small station played an integral role in facilitating transportation for locals and visitors alike. As trains rolled in and out, passengers would step onto these sturdy wooden platforms, eagerly awaiting their next adventure or returning home after a long day's journey. The photograph encapsulates an era when train travel was at its peak, capturing both the charm and simplicity of Baptist End Halt. Although it may have been considered modest compared to grander stations of that time period, it held immense significance within its community. Sadly, like many other railway stations across Britain during this era of change, Baptist End Halt closed its doors for good in June 1964. However brief its existence may have been on the timeline of railway history, this print immortalizes a piece of Staffordshire's past - reminding us all of simpler times spent waiting patiently on those wooden platforms under those unassuming but protective shelters.
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