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Glass Frame : GWR Plymouth Millbay Docks, c1920s
Mounted Prints from STEAM Museum
GWR Plymouth Millbay Docks, c1920s
Sacks of mail can be seen being unloaded from the tender, Liverpool, onto a waiting Ocean mail train. The mail would have come from a liner anchored just outside the docks
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 7194269
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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.
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In this print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, we are transported back to the bustling Plymouth Millbay Docks in the 1920s. The scene is alive with activity as sacks upon sacks of mail are being unloaded from a tender originating from Liverpool. This crucial transfer marks an important moment in history when communication between continents relied heavily on ocean mail. The image captures the essence of maritime trade and connectivity, showcasing how letters and parcels would make their way across vast oceans before reaching their intended recipients. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that these docks were not just a gateway for people but also served as a vital link for global correspondence. The sight of workers diligently unloading sack after sack onto waiting Ocean mail trains highlights both efficiency and dedication to ensuring timely delivery. It's fascinating to imagine that these very sacks may have come directly from liners anchored just outside the docks, having traveled great distances across treacherous seas. This photograph transports us back to an era where handwritten letters held immense value and anticipation. It reminds us of our shared human need for connection, even during times when technology was far less advanced than today. Let this image serve as a reminder of our enduring desire to bridge distances through heartfelt words sent via sea-bound post.
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