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Swindon Town Station, c. 1960
This station was originally on the Midland and South Western Junction Railway and was situated in Swindons Old Town. Seen here with a BR Southern Region locomotive.
The station opened in 1881 and closed to passengers in 1961
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 447347
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1960 Station Swindon Wiltshire
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 19.4cm (9.6" x 7.6")
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
This evocative photograph captures Swindon Town Station in Wiltshire, England, as it looked around 1960. The station, situated in Swindon's Old Town, was originally part of the Midland and South Western Junction Railway and opened its doors to passengers in 1881. In this image, a British Rail Southern Region locomotive stands proudly at the platform, its steam billowing into the crisp autumn air. The station building, with its red-brick facade and ornate detailing, stands tall and imposing against the grey sky. Passengers, bundled up against the chill, can be seen milling about on the platform, some waiting for their trains while others bid farewell to loved ones. The scene is a poignant reminder of a bygone era in transport history. Swindon Town Station closed to passengers in 1961, a victim of the modernisation and electrification of the railway network. Today, this historic station is preserved at the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, where it serves as a reminder of the rich railway heritage of Swindon and the surrounding area." "The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when steam trains ruled the rails and travel by train was a more leisurely, romantic experience. It also highlights the importance of preserving our heritage, so that future generations can learn from and be inspired by the past." "Swindon Town Station, with its unique character and historical significance, continues to captivate and intrigue rail enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of the railway and the memories it holds for so many people.
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