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Collecting Milk Churns at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
A view of railway workers collecting milk churns at Paddington Station, London, c.1920s. The goods workers are loading the milk from a dairy motor vehicle onto wooden goods wagons
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 8500789
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1920s Goods Goods Wagon London Milk Paddington Dairy Loading Milk Churn Motor Vehicle
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "Collecting Milk Churns at Paddington Station, c. 1920s" from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating image transports you to a bygone era, showcasing the hardworking railway workers in their element as they load milk churns from a dairy motor vehicle onto wooden goods wagons at Paddington Station, London. Experience the charm of history with this beautiful, high-quality photograph, perfect for adding character to your home or office space.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1920s, we witness a bustling scene at Paddington Station in London as railway workers efficiently collect milk churns from a dairy motor vehicle and load them onto wooden goods wagons. The era's industrial charm is palpable as the workers don their caps and aprons, their faces set with determination as they maneuver the heavy churns. The dairy motor vehicle, a precursor to modern refrigerated trucks, would have been an essential innovation for transporting milk from rural areas to urban centers during this time. The milk, fresh and unpasteurized, would have been collected from local farms and brought to the station, where it would be loaded onto the goods wagons for distribution to consumers in London and beyond. The wooden goods wagons, with their distinctive latticed sides, are a testament to the era's transportation methods. The workers' deft coordination and the precision of their movements speak to the efficiency and importance of this process in ensuring that Londoners had a steady supply of fresh milk. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the rhythm of daily life was closely tied to the agricultural cycles and the intricacies of transportation networks. The image is a poignant reminder of the human effort and ingenuity that went into bringing essential goods to communities, long before the advent of modern logistics and supply chains. As we admire this photograph from the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, we are reminded of the rich history of transportation and the vital role it plays in our daily lives. The scene at Paddington Station, with its industrious workers and iconic vehicles, is a testament to the enduring allure of the past and the continuity of human endeavor.
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