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Poster Print : Didcot Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1950s
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Didcot Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1950s
A view of Didcot station in Oxfordshire, c.1950s. The station is quiet with the platforms empty of traffic and passengers. The top of the provender store can just be seen in the distance in the centre of the image.
Didcot station opened in June 1844 and was renamed Didcot Parkway in July 1985
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 19262053
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s Didcot Oxfordshire Platform Railway Signals Station
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Didcot Station in Oxfordshire during the 1950s. This captivating image, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, transports you to a bygone era with its serene scene of an empty station. With the platforms devoid of traffic and passengers, this poster invites you to imagine the hustle and bustle of a time long past. Bring the history and charm of the Golden Age of rail travel into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic poster print.
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 59.4cm x 35.5cm (23.4" x 14")
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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This vintage print captures the serene ambiance of Didcot Station in Oxfordshire during the 1950s. The station, known as Didcot Parkway since July 1985, stands peacefully with its platforms devoid of bustling traffic and passengers. A glimpse of the provender store's rooftop can be spotted in the distance, adding a touch of nostalgia to this timeless image. Didcot Station has a rich history dating back to its opening in June 1844. Serving as an important railway hub, it witnessed countless journeys and stories unfold within its walls. In this snapshot from the past, we are transported to an era when train travel was at its peak. The absence of people and movement allows us to appreciate the architecture and design that characterized this iconic station. The signals stand tall against the backdrop, reminding us of their crucial role in guiding trains safely along their tracks. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we can't help but imagine what stories unfolded here—trains arriving and departing on schedule, families bidding farewell or reuniting after long journeys. This photograph encapsulates both the tranquility and significance that Didcot Station held for generations who passed through its doors
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