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Poster Print : No 21 Shop, timber stores, 1935
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No 21 Shop, timber stores, 1935
This image shows the building of the timber store in June 1935. The stores were part of 21 shop, where wagon repairs and building took place. Timber was an integral part of wagon manufacture so the stores kept the workshop stocked up
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 20022456
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1935 Carriage Works Construction Swindon Works Timber
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring the captivating image of "No 21 Shop, timber stores, 1935" from the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway. This evocative photograph transports us back in time to June 1935, when the construction of the timber stores was underway. Part of the bustling 21 shop, these structures played a pivotal role in wagon repairs and building during the era of steam power. Bring the history of the Great Western Railway into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Preserve a piece of transport heritage and add character to any space.
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 40.8cm (23.4" x 16.1")
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 from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to June 1935, capturing a significant moment in the construction of No 21 Shop's timber stores. The image showcases the building where wagon repairs and construction took place, highlighting its vital role within Swindon Works' carriage works. During this era, timber played an indispensable part in wagon manufacture. As such, these stores were crucial for keeping the workshop well-stocked with this essential material. The photograph provides a glimpse into the bustling activity that surrounded this process, showcasing workers diligently ensuring a steady supply of timber for their craft. The atmosphere depicted is one of industriousness and dedication to craftsmanship. Each worker plays their part in upholding the legacy of quality associated with Swindon Works' wagon production. It is evident that every detail was meticulously attended to during this period – from sourcing high-quality timber to skillfully crafting each component. This image serves as a testament to both the technical expertise and teamwork required for successful wagon building at Swindon Works in the 1930s. It encapsulates an era when manual labor combined with ingenuity resulted in remarkable feats of engineering. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded not only of how far technology has advanced but also of our indebtedness to those who paved the way for modern transportation systems through their dedication and hard work at places like No 21 Shop's timber stores.
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