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Northern Railway
Crowds gather to watch the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England, 1825. The railway is passing over the River Skerne in Darlington, on its way to Stockton-on-Tees. A sketch by John Dobbin. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11794360
© 2009 Getty Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Northern Railway Poster Print from Hulton Archive, part of the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. Witness the excitement of the past as crowds gather to watch the historic opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England, 1825. This iconic moment in railway history unfolds as the train passes over the River Skerne in Darlington, on its way to Stockton-on-Tees. Add this captivating piece of railway heritage to your home or office, and let the nostalgia transport you to a bygone era.
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 54.7cm x 42cm (21.5" 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
This print captures a momentous event in history - the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England, back in 1825. The image showcases a bustling scene with crowds of men and women eagerly gathered to witness this groundbreaking ceremony. As they stand on the banks of the River Skerne in Darlington, their eyes are fixed on the impressive railway passing over the water, making its way towards Stockton-on-Tees. The sketch by John Dobbin beautifully depicts this significant milestone in transportation history. It transports us back to a time when horse-drawn carriages were soon to be replaced by steam-powered locomotives, revolutionizing travel forever. The bridge spanning across the river symbolizes progress and connectivity, as it paves the way for an era of faster and more efficient transportation. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and excitement as people from all walks of life come together to witness this remarkable feat. This snapshot freezes a fleeting moment that represents not only technological advancement but also human curiosity and ingenuity. As we gaze upon this historical photograph, we can't help but marvel at how far we have come since that day in 1825 when dreams became reality on those very tracks.
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