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Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge c1836 (hand coloured engraving)
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Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge c1836 (hand coloured engraving)
7426799 Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge c1836 (hand coloured engraving); 18x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Drawn and Engraved for Bell's Life in London Sporting Chronicle. View of London showing man, woman and boy standing on balcony in foreground looking towards railway in middle distance, the man is looking through a telescope. A steam locomotive and train are crossing railway viaduct in middle distance, and London Bridge Station and St. Olave's Girl's School in middle distance. The London and Greenwich Railway (L&GR) was opened in London between 1836 and 1838. It ran along a four-mile long viaduct from Tooley Street on the south side of London Bridge and was the first steam railway in the capital, the first to be built specifically for passengers, and the first entirely elevated railway.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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Step back in time with this stunning hand-colored engraving of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway near London Bridge, circa 1836. The intricate details captured in this print transport you to a bustling scene from the early days of steam railways in London.
In the foreground, a man, woman, and boy stand on a balcony gazing out towards the railway viaduct. The man peers through a telescope, perhaps marveling at the modern marvel unfolding before him. A steam locomotive and train can be seen crossing the viaduct in the middle distance, showcasing the cutting-edge technology of the time.
London Bridge Station and St. Olave's Girl's School are also visible in this bird's-eye view, providing context for this historic moment in transportation history. The London and Greenwich Railway was a pioneering project that revolutionized travel within the capital city.
This print is not just a work of art but also a window into an era of innovation and progress. It captures both the excitement and sophistication of early rail travel while offering a glimpse into daily life along one of London's most important transportation routes. Displaying this piece will surely spark conversations about history, technology, and urban development for years to come.
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