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Metal Print : A paper recycling cart outside the General Stores at Swindon Works, 1941
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A paper recycling cart outside the General Stores at Swindon Works, 1941
A paper recycling cart outside the General Stores at Swindon Works in 1941. Bound bundles of paperwork and ledgers can be seen piled on the cart ready to be taken away to be pulped. Although the operation was a worthwhile effort, it is quite sad to see the paperwork being destroyed. Historians studying the GWR are now plagued by gaps in the historical record. By 1945 the GWR had sent thousands of tons of waste to the paper mills
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 19931807
Cart Swindon Works World War 2 General Stores Recycling Salvage
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring a captivating image from STEAM Museum of the GWR. Witness the past in vivid detail as you see a paper recycling cart outside the General Stores at Swindon Works in 1941. The scene comes to life with bundles of paperwork and ledgers piled high, ready to be taken away for pulping. Our premium Metal Prints are known for their exceptional image quality and durability, making this historical moment a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Bring history into your space with this unique and intriguing piece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> The Railway at War
> Second World War
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> The Railway at War
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Swindon Works
> Offices and Stores
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Swindon Works
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1941, we are transported back to the General Stores at Swindon Works during World War II. A paper recycling cart stands proudly outside, filled with bound bundles of paperwork and ledgers awaiting their fate. This operation was a commendable effort in salvaging resources during a time of scarcity, yet it is undeniably bittersweet to witness the destruction of valuable historical records. As we gaze upon this scene, one cannot help but feel a pang of sadness for the lost stories and insights that now lie pulped within these carts. Historians studying the Great Western Railway (GWR) are left grappling with frustrating gaps in the historical record due to these necessary measures taken by the company. By 1945, thousands of tons of waste had been sent off to paper mills as part of this recycling initiative. While undoubtedly an important contribution towards wartime efforts, it is impossible not to ponder what invaluable information may have been forever lost in those piles. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst times of great turmoil and sacrifice, there can be unintended consequences on our collective memory. It urges us to appreciate and preserve every piece of history that remains intact so that future generations may continue learning from our past experiences.
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