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A locomotive built at Hetton Colliery in 1822 headed the Railway Centenary Celebration
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A locomotive built at Hetton Colliery in 1822 headed the Railway Centenary Celebration
A locomotive built at Hetton Colliery in 1822 headed the Railway Centenary Celebration procession on 3rd July 1925
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Stockton On Tees
County Durham
England
WA*5735935
Media ID 21612411
© Mirrorpix
Engine Fancy Dress Journey Large Group Of People Procession Public Transport Rails Steam Trains Unknown Age
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1920s, where a momentous celebration is taking place. The Railway Centenary Celebration on 3rd July 1925 was an event filled with excitement and nostalgia as it marked one hundred years since the birth of railways. At the forefront of this grand procession stands a magnificent locomotive built at Hetton Colliery in 1822. This impressive engine, adorned with its gleaming steam-powered machinery, proudly leads the way through bustling streets filled with a large group of people dressed in fancy attire. Their faces reflect anticipation and joy as they witness history come alive before their eyes. The image captures not only the beauty and power of this historic locomotive but also highlights the significance of public transport during that era. As rails stretch into infinity behind them, symbolizing progress and connectivity, we are reminded of how trains revolutionized travel and transformed societies. Though time has passed since that memorable day, this photograph allows us to relive those moments frozen in time. It invites us to marvel at technological advancements while appreciating our shared heritage. The unknown age depicted here adds an air of mystery, leaving room for imagination to fill in gaps about who these individuals were and what stories they carried within them. NCJ's skillful composition immortalizes an extraordinary chapter in transportation history—a testament to human ingenuity that continues to shape our world today.
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