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The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train, by Angus B Reach (engraving)
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The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train, by Angus B Reach (engraving)
1607366 The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train, by Angus B Reach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train, by Angus B Reach. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1852.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23404622
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Jottings Rail Passengers Station Terminus
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This engraving, titled "The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train" takes us back to the bustling world of 19th-century railways. Created by Angus B Reach and brought to life by an English School artist, this print captures a moment in time when train travel was still a novelty. In this scene, we find ourselves amidst a vibrant railway station. The platform is teeming with activity as passengers eagerly await their trains. Some are engrossed in conversation while others diligently jot down notes in their railway notebooks - perhaps capturing their thoughts on the journey ahead or documenting interesting observations from their surroundings. The attention to detail is remarkable; every figure seems to have its own story. From well-dressed gentlemen discussing business matters to families bidding farewell with tearful eyes, each person adds depth and character to this snapshot of Victorian society. As our gaze extends beyond the station platform, we catch sight of an approaching train at the terminus. Its steam billows into the sky as it prepares for departure – a symbol of progress and adventure that would soon whisk these travelers away on exciting journeys across vast landscapes. "The Railway Note-Book; or, Jottings in the Station, the Terminus, and the Train" not only showcases technical skill but also evokes nostalgia for an era defined by rapid industrialization and transformative transportation systems. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly mundane moments like waiting for a train, there lies
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