Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Services > Royal Air Force

Cannon Street Station, 1926

Cannon Street Station, 1926


Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Mounted Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

RAF Museum

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Air Force

Cannon Street Station, 1926

A Class L 4-4-0 of the Southern Railway leaving Cannon Street Station and crossing the bridge over the River Thames

The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation

Media ID 1530259

© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum

Interwar Railways Transport Travel


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum > Railways

> Services > Royal Air Force


EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken by Charles E. Brown of the Royal Air Force in 1926, transports us back in time to the interwar era of rail travel in London. The image depicts Cannon Street Station in all its grandeur, with the Southern Railway's A Class L 4-4-0 steam locomotive making its way across the bridge over the River Thames. The hustle and bustle of activity at the station is palpable, as passengers prepare for their journeys, porters load and unload luggage, and the steam engine releases plumes of smoke into the crisp, autumnal air. The ornate architecture of the station, with its red brick facade and intricate ironwork, stands in stark contrast to the raw power and industrial might of the locomotive. The River Thames, a constant presence in London's history, adds an element of tranquility to the scene. The bridge, with its arches and cables, provides a connection between the bustling city and the natural world beyond. The reflection of the station and the steam engine in the river's calm waters creates a mirror image that adds depth and dimension to the photograph. The A Class L 4-4-0 locomotive, with its gleaming metal surfaces and intricate engineering, is a testament to the technological advancements of the time. Its powerful presence underscores the importance of the railway as a means of transportation, connecting people and places, and enabling the movement of goods and services. This photograph is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when travel by rail was an adventure, an experience to be savored. It invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the role that railways continue to play in our lives, as we journey through time and space.

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Summer Comes Soonest In The South
Summer Comes Soonest In The South
The Golden Arrow at Victoria Station
The Golden Arrow at Victoria Station
The Golden Arrow at Dover Harbour
The Golden Arrow at Dover Harbour
Folkestone harbour bridge, 1930
Folkestone harbour bridge, 1930
Durnsford Road Bridge
Durnsford Road Bridge
Bricklayers Arms Goods Station, 5 January 1932
Bricklayers Arms Goods Station, 5 January 1932
Three forms of travel
Three forms of travel
Diners on the Southern Railway
Diners on the Southern Railway
Waiting to set off
Waiting to set off
Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth Harbour
Three children and the engine driver
Three children and the engine driver
Gloster Meteor IV EE455
Gloster Meteor IV EE455

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed