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Crowds at the Evening Star naming ceremony, 18th March 1960
Crowds at the naming ceremony for Evening Star at Swindon Works in 1960. Evening Star was the last mainline British Railways steam locomotive to be built in Britain at Swindon Works
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 5386018
1960 Staff Swindon Works 92220 Evening Star
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.5cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
A Sea of Anticipation: Crowds Gathered to Witness the Naming Ceremony of Evening Star at Swindon Works on 18th March 1960 This evocative photograph captures the excitement and sense of history in the air as thousands of people gathered to witness the naming ceremony of Evening Star at Swindon Works on 18th March 1960. The Evening Star was a special occasion: it was the last mainline steam locomotive to be built in Britain, marking the end of an era in railway history. The scene in this image is one of jubilation and nostalgia. The crowds, a sea of faces, are a testament to the enduring love affair the British public had with steam railways. Among the throng are Swindon Works staff, proud of their role in building this historic locomotive, and railway enthusiasts, eager to be a part of this momentous occasion. Evening Star (92220) is at the heart of the action, resplendent in its freshly painted livery. The locomotive's nameplate, bearing the inscription "Evening Star," is about to be unveiled by the chosen godmother, Miss Doreen Fowler. The anticipation is palpable as the crowd holds its collective breath, waiting for the moment the cover is lifted. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when steam trains were the backbone of the British railway system. It encapsulates the spirit of community and the shared sense of pride in the engineering marvels that defined the age. The Evening Star may have been the last of its kind, but it left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those who were there to witness its birth.
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