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Taxi rank a061644
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, London. Taxi rank with black cabs at Liverpool Street railway station with the roof structure visible behind. John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972
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Media ID 933072
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14"x12" Mount with 12"x10" Print
Step into history with our stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Taxi rank a061644" by John Gay, takes you back in time to Liverpool Street Station in London during the 1960s-1970s. Witness the iconic black cabs lining up at the taxi rank, with the intricate roof structure of the station visible in the background. Add this historic piece to your home or office décor and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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 25.7cm (10" x 10.1")
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 bustling energy of Liverpool Street Station in London during the 1960s or 1970s, as depicted by photographer John Gay. The image focuses on the taxi rank, where London's iconic black cabs line up, ready to whisk passengers away to their destinations. The cabs' distinctive silhouettes contrast sharply against the grey sky, while their meticulously polished surfaces gleam in the sunlight. In the background, the intricate roof structure of the railway station is visible, a testament to the architectural grandeur of the era. The roof's complex trusses and arches create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, adding depth and texture to the scene. The railway lines and platforms can be glimpsed through the gaps between the buildings, hinting at the constant flow of people and transport that characterises this bustling transport hub. The photograph offers a snapshot of a bygone era, when Liverpool Street Station was a hive of activity, and the black cab was the preferred mode of transport for many Londoners and visitors. The image invites us to imagine the stories of the people in the scene – the taxi drivers, the passengers, the station staff – and to reflect on the role that this iconic railway station and its taxi rank have played in the history of London's transport system.
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