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Accident to the South Devon Railway, at Dawlish (engraving)
1602025 Accident to the South Devon Railway, at Dawlish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accident to the South Devon Railway, at Dawlish. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1885.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23065320
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Accident Dawlish Devon Accidents South Devon Railway
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This engraving captures a dramatic incident that unfolded on the South Devon Railway at Dawlish in the 19th century. The image, created by an anonymous English School artist, showcases the sheer power and intensity of this railway accident. The scene is set against a stunning coastal backdrop, with waves crashing onto the shoreline as if echoing the chaos unfolding on land. The viewer can almost feel the salty sea breeze and hear the cries of alarm from witnesses nearby. The composition skillfully highlights both human and mechanical elements: distressed passengers clinging to wreckage, while steam billows from damaged locomotives. This collision between man-made technology and untamed nature serves as a powerful reminder of our vulnerability in such environments. Published in The Illustrated London News on March 3rd, 1885, this engraving provides historical insight into transportation mishaps during that era. It also offers us a glimpse into how accidents were reported and visually documented before modern photojournalism took hold. As we observe this print today, it serves as a testament to both human resilience and our ongoing quest for safer travel methods. It reminds us that even amidst disaster, there is always hope for recovery and progress.
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