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New railway carriage built for the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great East...1864. Creator: Unknown
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New railway carriage built for the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great East...1864. Creator: Unknown
New railway carriage built for the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Great Eastern Railway, 1864. 'A representation of the new and elegant saloon carriage, built expressly for the use of the Prince and Princess of Wales, in their journeys to Sandringham and back by the Great Eastern Railway, is engraved in our pages this week. Their Royal Highnesses, with the infant Prince, attended by their ordinary suite, travelled by this conveyance from the Bishops'gate terminus to the Wolferton station on the occasion of their last visit to Norfolk, when the Prince expressed himself much pleased with the arrangements made by the railway company, and especially with this beautiful carriage. It has been constructed in the workshops of the company at Stratford, by Mr. G. Attock, superintendent of the carriage department, from the designs of Mr. R. Sinclair, the chief engineer. Its total length is 26 ft., width 8 ft., and height 7 ft. 3 in. The interior is divided into three compartments - ante-room, saloon, and retiring room. The length of the saloon is 12ft. 6 in., with doors leading to ante and retiring rooms. The fittings and decorations, by Mr. Thomas Fox, of 93, Bishopsgate Within, are very rich'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Elegance on Rails - A Royal Carriage Fit for a Prince and Princess
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In this stunning photograph print, taken in 1864, we are treated to a glimpse of luxury and refinement as seen through the eyes of royalty. The carriage built specifically for the use of His Royal Highnesses, Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) and Her Royal Highness, Alexandra (Princess Wales), is a marvel of engineering and design. Constructed in the workshops at Stratford by Mr. G. Attock under the direction of Chief Engineer R. Sinclair, this carriage exudes opulence from every angle.
Measuring 26 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 7 feet 3 inches high, it boasts three compartments: an ante-room, a saloon with doors leading to both anteroom and retiring room. The interior is lavishly decorated by Mr. Thomas Fox of Bishopsgate Within, featuring rich fittings that evoke the grandeur of royal court life.
This photograph captures not only the carriage's impressive design but also its purpose - to transport the Prince and Princess on their journeys between Sandringham and London. A testament to Victorian ingenuity and craftsmanship, this magnificent carriage is a true reflection of the era's commitment to excellence in every aspect of life.
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