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Canvas Print : Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park
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Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park
Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway (London Underground) - Finsbury Park - Platform Number 1. This line opened on 14th February 1904, with this photograph taken shortly afterwards (posted in May, 1904). The postcard reverse features a message from one of the individuals in the photograph Date: 1904
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Conductor Driver Electric Finsbury Metro Network Piccadilly Platform Subway Tube Underground
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print of "Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park" from Media Storehouse. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the historic Finsbury Park station on the London Underground, as it looked when the line first opened on February 14, 1904. The rich, textured canvas material brings out the intricate details of the old-world railway scene, making it a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Relive the charm of the past with this exquisite and authentic piece of history."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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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This photograph captures the excitement and novelty of the opening of the Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway at Finsbury Park station in 1904. The image, taken just months after the line's inauguration on February 14th, 1904, shows Platform Number 1 bustling with activity. In the foreground, a Great Northern and City Railway (GNCR) driver and conductor stand by their electric train, ready to depart. The train, adorned with the distinctive GNCR livery, is surrounded by curious onlookers, some of whom are even climbing onto the train for a closer look. The Great Northern and City Railway, a precursor to the Piccadilly line of the London Underground, was a groundbreaking development in the city's transportation network. This line, which connected Finsbury Park with Hammersmith via King's Cross St. Pancras, was the world's first deep-level electric tube railway. The railway's innovative design, featuring electric trains and deep-level tunnels, revolutionized urban transportation and paved the way for the expansion of the London Underground network. The reverse of this postcard bears a handwritten message from one of the individuals in the photograph, dated May, 1904. The message reads, "Dear Mother, Your picture arrived safely. I am sending you one of the first trains on the new electric line. Love, [Name]." This poignant note adds a personal touch to this historical photograph and provides a glimpse into the early days of London's iconic underground railway system.
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