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Poster Print : Family boarding a train in the carriage sidings at Swindon, for the annual Works trip, 1932
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Family boarding a train in the carriage sidings at Swindon, for the annual Works trip, 1932
Swindon Works closed down for two weeks every year, and the workers and their families went on a holiday known as the Trip. Complimentary trains ferried families to their destinations. In order to reduce any disruption to normal services, these trains were boarded from inside the Works or further down the line
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14616787
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage poster prints, featuring an captivating image of a family boarding a train at Swindon carriage sidings in 1932. This nostalgic scene takes us back in time to the annual Works trip organized by the Great Western Railway (GWR) in Swindon. During the early 20th century, Swindon Works closed down for two weeks every year for maintenance and repair. To give back to their dedicated workforce, complimentary trains were provided for families to enjoy a much-deserved holiday. This heartwarming image captures the essence of this tradition, with families eagerly boarding the train, ready for their adventure. Bring a piece of history into your home or workplace with this beautifully designed poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. The rich, vibrant colors and intricate details of this photograph will transport you to a bygone era, making it a perfect conversation starter and a cherished addition to your decor. Order yours today and relive the charm of the annual Works trip, as you reminisce about the simpler times and the enduring spirit of community.
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 54.9cm x 42cm (21.6" 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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Transportation
> Trains
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> People
> GWR Staff at Leisure
> Swindon Works Trip
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> People
> GWR Staff at Leisure
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> People
> Swindon People
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Places
> Swindon's Railway Village
> Swindon Works Trip
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the excitement and anticipation of a family's annual journey for their holiday, taken at Swindon station in 1932. The Swindon Works, a significant locomotive manufacturing site for the Great Western Railway (GWR), closed down for two weeks every year for maintenance and repairs. In order to minimize disruption to regular services, the workers and their families were treated to a free holiday known as 'The Trip'. Instead of boarding the trains at the station, this image shows the family preparing to embark on their adventure from the carriage sidings at Swindon. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, cling to their parents as they step onto the train, while their suitcases and belongings are carefully loaded onto the platform by other family members and workmates. The father, wearing a smart suit and hat, looks on with pride and affection, while his wife smiles reassuringly at her young ones. The steam engine in the background, with its gleaming metal and billowing smoke, symbolizes the power and might of the railway industry that made such holidays possible. The lush green countryside in the distance beckons, promising a much-needed break from the daily grind of work and the bustling town of Swindon. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era when the railway played a pivotal role in the lives of workers and their families, providing them with a chance to relax, reconnect and create cherished memories together.
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