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Railway Station, at Wellington, Shropshire, July, 1849 (lithograph on paper)
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Railway Station, at Wellington, Shropshire, July, 1849 (lithograph on paper)
7426784 Railway Station, at Wellington, Shropshire, July, 1849 (lithograph on paper); 25x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Wiew of Wellington Station with steam locomotive and train in middle distance, coal waggons in middle distance, railway bridge and signal in middle distance, and the town of Wellington visible in background. Published by John Houlston, Market Square, C.Moody, Lith Printer, 257, High Holborn, C.J.Greenwood, Delt. R.Groom, Lith.. The station was built at the junction of the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway with the Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Company's line from Stafford via Newport, and opened on 1 June 1849.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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© © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning lithograph captures the bustling Railway Station at Wellington, Shropshire in July 1849. The intricate details of the steam locomotive and train in the middle distance, along with coal wagons and a railway bridge, transport us back to a time when rail travel was just beginning to revolutionize transportation.
The town of Wellington is visible in the background, adding a sense of depth and perspective to this historical scene. Published by John Houlston, Market Square, C.Moody Lith Printer, 257 High Holborn, C.J.Greenwood Delt., R.Groom Lith., this print showcases the craftsmanship and artistry of the era.
The station itself was built at an important junction between the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway and the line from Stafford via Newport. Opening on June 1st, 1849, it played a crucial role in connecting different regions and facilitating trade and travel.
As we gaze upon this image from over a century ago, we are reminded of how far technology has come since then. Yet there is something timeless about the charm of steam locomotives chugging along tracks through picturesque countryside.
This lithograph serves as both a historical document and a work of art that captures a moment in time when railways were shaping the landscape of England's West Midlands.
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