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Service Station
5th August 1927: A new petrol service station at Redhill, Surrey, with rest rooms and smoking rooms. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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E. Bacon
Media ID 18362251
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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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This print transports us back to the 1920s, capturing a moment in time at a newly established petrol service station in Redhill, Surrey. The image showcases an era when automobiles were becoming more prevalent, and the need for convenient refueling stops was on the rise. The service station stands proudly against the backdrop of picturesque English countryside, its architecture exuding a sense of modernity and progress. Its clean lines and functional design are complemented by well-maintained rest rooms and smoking rooms, providing weary travelers with much-needed respite during their journeys. E. Bacon's expert composition captures not only the physical infrastructure but also hints at the social significance of this establishment. It symbolizes a changing world where transportation infrastructure played an essential role in connecting people across vast distances. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we can almost imagine ourselves stepping into that bygone era – witnessing bustling activity as vehicles pull up to fill their tanks while passengers take advantage of the comfortable amenities provided within these walls. This remarkable print from Fine Art Storehouse serves as both a window into our past and a testament to human ingenuity. It reminds us how far we have come since those early days of automotive travel while also evoking nostalgia for simpler times when even mundane pit stops held an air of excitement and possibility.
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