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Kings Cross Station a062778
KINGS CROSS STATION, London. Interior view of the train shed at Kings Cross Station showing a train standing beside an almost empty platform. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972
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Media ID 1288032
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14"x12" Mount with 12"x10" Print
Step into the past with our stunning Mounted Photo of Kings Cross Station by John Gay from Historic England. This captivating image transports you back in time, showcasing the interior view of the historic train shed at London's iconic Kings Cross Station. Witness a nearly empty platform and a train standing still, as the hustle and bustle of daily life gives way to a moment of quiet reflection. Bring the rich history of Kings Cross Station into your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality mounted print.
Printed on 12"x10" paper and suitable for use in a 14"x12" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.5cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 35.6cm (12" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of Kings Cross Station in London during the 1960s or 1970s, as documented by renowned photographer John Gay. The image showcases the vast interior of the train shed, with its high, arched roof supported by intricate ironwork. The scene is set against the backdrop of a nearly empty platform, where a solitary train stands, its engine idling quietly. The train, with its steam pipes and smokestack, adds a sense of industry and movement to the otherwise still and serene platform. The large expanse of the roof, illuminated by the soft, natural light filtering in from the windows, creates a dramatic contrast against the dark, textured brick walls. The railway tracks, leading off into the distance, suggest the endless possibilities of travel and adventure that await those who step onto the platform. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of railway travel, a time when the journey was as much a part of the experience as the destination itself.
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