Poster Print : Stockton - Darlington Centenary
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Stockton - Darlington Centenary
Celebrating the centenary of the opening of the Stockton Darlington railway - Locomotion performing again at Stockton station
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Celebrating Centenary Darlington Opening Stockton 1925 Performing
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning "Stockton-Darlington Centenary" poster print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to the centenary celebration of the opening of the Stockton-Darlington railway. Witness the iconic Locomotion steam engine in action once again at Stockton station, as the crowd gathers to mark this historic milestone. Relive the magic of this momentous occasion with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a perfect addition to any home or office space. Celebrate the rich history of rail transport with this exquisite piece of art.
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 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
Celebrating a Century of Innovation: Stockton-Darlington Railway's Centenary and the Return of Locomotion to Stockton Station September 27, 1825, marked a pivotal moment in the history of transportation in Britain as the Stockton and Darlington Railway officially opened, becoming the world's first inter-urban railway. This milestone event ushered in a new era of rail travel, revolutionizing the way people and goods were moved across long distances. A century later, in 1925, Stockton-on-Tees paid tribute to this historic occasion with a series of festivities, including the return of George Stephenson's iconic Locomotion No. 1 steam engine to Stockton Station. The engine, which had initially pulled the first public passenger train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, was brought back to its birthplace to mark the centenary celebrations. In this evocative photograph from the centenary event, Locomotion No. 1 is shown performing once again at Stockton Station, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The engine, resplendent in its original livery, exudes an air of nostalgia and pride as it commemorates the railway's rich history. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing the significance of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in shaping the transport landscape of Britain and inspiring future innovations. This image is not only a testament to the railway's enduring legacy but also a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the pioneers who made it all possible. The Stockton and Darlington Railway's centenary celebration was a fitting tribute to the past, present, and future of rail transport in Britain.
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