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Poster Print : Soldiers and Sailors Buffet at Paddington Station, 1919
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Soldiers and Sailors Buffet at Paddington Station, 1919
A shot capturing the last servicemen to be offered refreshments at the Soldiers and Sailors Free Buffet at Paddington Station on 28th June 1919. The forces canteen opened in April 1915 to offer sustenance to the servicemen who passed through Paddington during the war years. It was staffed day and night by a dedicated group of more than 80 female volunteers who, during the four years that the Buffet was open, served refreshments to more than 3 million men. The soldier sitting in the corner seat was himself a Great Western man, possibly on his journey home from active duty
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413783
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Buffet First World War Paddington Refreshment Women
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this evocative poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Soldiers and Sailors Buffet at Paddington Station in 1919. This captivating image, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, immortalizes the last moment of this historic event where servicemen were offered refreshments before returning to their homes after the First World War. Add a touch of history to your walls and relive the spirit of a bygone era with this beautifully printed and authentically reproduced poster.
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.
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> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> People
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> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> The Railway at War
> First World War
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Stations and Halts
> London Stations
> Paddington Station
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures a significant moment in history - the last servicemen being offered refreshments at the Soldiers and Sailors Free Buffet at Paddington Station on 28th June 1919. Opened in April 1915, this forces canteen served as a vital source of sustenance for countless servicemen passing through Paddington during the war years. Manned by over 80 dedicated female volunteers, who tirelessly worked day and night, this buffet became an oasis of comfort for more than 3 million men. In this particular shot, we see a soldier sitting in the corner seat, possibly on his journey home from active duty. His weary expression tells tales of sacrifice and bravery endured during those tumultuous years. It is worth noting that he was himself a Great Western man - perhaps finding solace amidst familiar surroundings after serving his country with honor. The women who staffed this buffet were unsung heroes themselves, providing not just nourishment but also warmth and compassion to these brave soldiers returning from battlefields far away. Their selfless dedication ensured that these servicemen felt cared for and appreciated even in their most vulnerable moments. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the immense impact made by ordinary individuals coming together to support those fighting for freedom during World War I. The Soldiers and Sailors Buffet stands as a testament to human resilience, unity, and unwavering gratitude towards our armed forces.
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