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Cardiff Newtown Goods Yard, 1924
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Cardiff Newtown Goods Yard, 1924
This image shows a multitude of vehicles, including rail wagons, horse drawn carts and express parcels lorries
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 689505
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Cardiff Good Horse Road Vehicle Wagon New Town
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This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to Cardiff Newtown Goods Yard in 1924, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the bustling transportation hub of that era. The image showcases a vibrant tapestry of vehicles that were instrumental in moving goods and parcels across the city. In this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an era where rail wagons, horse-drawn carts, and express parcels lorries coexisted harmoniously on the streets of Cardiff. Each vehicle tells its own story: the sturdy rail wagons symbolize industrial progress and connectivity; the elegant horse-drawn carts evoke nostalgia for a bygone era; while the nimble express parcels lorries embody efficiency and modernity. The scene is alive with activity as workers scurry about their daily tasks - loading and unloading goods onto these various modes of transport. The air is filled with anticipation as packages exchange hands, destined for different corners of Cardiff or beyond. This print not only captures a moment in history but also serves as a reminder of how transportation has evolved over time. It invites us to reflect on our reliance on technology today while appreciating the ingenuity and hard work that went into building such an intricate network decades ago. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we can almost hear echoes from Cardiff's past - hoofbeats clattering against cobblestones, wheels rolling along roads laden with cargo - reminding us that every vehicle played its part in shaping Cardiff's growth as a
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