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Rail Strike
October 1918: Paddington station, London, during a railway strike, with hopeful travellers crowding onto one end of the platform. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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A. R. Coster
Media ID 12020666
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1910 1919 Crisis Crowded Home Front Hope Concept Labor Occupation Paddington London Passenger Platform Railroad Station Railroad Track Recruitment Station Strike Industrial Action Train Vehicle Unusual Angle Waiting World War I
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Rail Strike poster print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This vintage photograph by A.R. Coster transports you to October 1918, capturing the essence of hope and perseverance during a railway strike at Paddington Station, London. The crowd of travellers, eagerly waiting for their turn to board, is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. Bring this piece of historical art into your home or office to inspire and ignite conversation.
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 53.2cm x 42cm (20.9" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Rail Strike (October 1918: Paddington station, London) captures a poignant moment in history during a railway strike amidst the chaos of World War I. The black and white format adds to the somber atmosphere, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. From an unusual angle, we see hopeful travelers crowding onto one end of the platform, their faces filled with anticipation and uncertainty. In this landscape perspective, A. R. Coster skillfully portrays the impact of labor unrest on rail transport in Europe at that time. The image transports us back to a pivotal era when railroads played a crucial role in both civilian transportation and military logistics. The crowded platform symbolizes not only the struggle for better working conditions but also reflects wider social issues such as finance, occupation, and recruitment during wartime. As passengers wait anxiously for their train's arrival, they embody resilience amidst crisis while hoping for brighter days ahead. This archival photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how everyday life was affected by global conflicts on the home front. It encapsulates an important chapter in history when individuals faced immense challenges yet found solace in collective action. A. R. Coster's masterful composition invites viewers to reflect on themes of hope and perseverance against adversity—a timeless concept that resonates even today.
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