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Opening of the Great Central Railway (engraving)
1051616 Opening of the Great Central Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Great Central Railway. Illustration for The Graphic, 18 March 1899.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22501166
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
North Opening Railway Stations Starting Great Central Railway
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Opening of the Great Central Railway Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning engraving, sourced from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, captures the historic moment of the railway's opening in the 19th century. Add an air of elegance and nostalgia to any room with this beautifully detailed and authentic piece of art. Order now and relive the past with every glance.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.3cm (23.4" x 15.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the Moment - The Inauguration of the Great Central Railway
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This engraving, titled "Opening of the Great Central Railway" transports us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases a monumental event that forever changed London's transportation landscape. The scene depicts a bustling railway station filled with eager onlookers eagerly awaiting the departure of a train. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and excitement as people from all walks of life gather to witness this historic occasion. The locomotive stands proudly at the forefront, billowing steam into the air, ready to embark on its maiden journey along the newly opened Great Central Railway. As we delve into this remarkable image, we are reminded of how railways revolutionized travel during this era. This particular railway line connected London with various destinations in northern England, offering unprecedented speed and convenience for both passengers and goods alike. Notably present amidst the crowd is Mr. C. T. Ritchie, whose vision and determination played a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious project to fruition. His presence symbolizes not only his personal achievement but also represents countless individuals who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make this grand endeavor possible. This extraordinary engraving serves as an enduring testament to human ingenuity and progress while capturing an unforgettable moment that shaped London's transport infrastructure forevermore.
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