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GWR Boat Train
May 1908: The Great Western Railway boat train, taking passengers to the Mauretania, leaving Fishguard station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 11419030
1900 1909 Fishguard Great Western Railway Landscape Steam Leaving Passenger Railroad Station Railroad Track Road Going Steam Engine Station Steam Steam Train Taking Train Vehicle Transport Europe Top Mauretania
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite GWR Boat Train Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken by the Topical Press Agency in May 1908, showcases the Great Western Railway boat train departing from Fishguard station, bound for the luxurious RMS Mauretania. The vintage steam locomotive, with its billowing smoke and passengers waving goodbye, transports you to an era of elegance and adventure. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to evoke a sense of nostalgia and inspire wonder.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.9cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back in time to May 1908, witnessing the grandeur of the Great Western Railway boat train departing from Fishguard station. The steam engine locomotive stands tall and proud, billowing clouds of steam into the air as it prepares to embark on its journey. Passengers eagerly board the train, their anticipation palpable as they set off towards the magnificent Mauretania. The image captures a moment frozen in history, showcasing both the power of transportation and the elegance of early 20th-century Europe. The landscape stretches out before us, with rolling hills serving as a picturesque backdrop for this remarkable scene. The composition is expertly framed in a horizontal format, emphasizing both the length and strength of this impressive mode of travel. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, we can't help but appreciate its archival value. It serves as a testament to an era when steam trains were at their peak popularity and played an integral role in connecting people across vast distances. This particular image encapsulates not only transportation but also finance and consumerism - symbols of progress during that time. With every glance at this stunning print by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, we are reminded of how far we have come while simultaneously appreciating our historical roots. It is truly a timeless piece that speaks volumes about human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to explore new horizons through rail travel.
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