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Northern Railway
Crowds gather to watch the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England, 1825. The railway is passing over the River Skerne in Darlington, on its way to Stockton-on-Tees. A sketch by John Dobbin. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11794360
© 2009 Getty Images
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the awe-inspiring moment as crowds gather to behold the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England, 1825. Captured by the Hulton Archive, this fine art print showcases the historic railway passing over the River Skerne in Darlington, on its way to Stockton-on-Tees. A stunning addition to any home or office, this print is a testament to the ingenuity and progress of the past. Experience the magic of history, one print at a time.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous event in history - the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England, back in 1825. The image showcases a bustling scene with crowds of men and women eagerly gathered to witness this groundbreaking ceremony. As they stand on the banks of the River Skerne in Darlington, their eyes are fixed on the impressive railway passing over the water, making its way towards Stockton-on-Tees. The sketch by John Dobbin beautifully depicts this significant milestone in transportation history. It transports us back to a time when horse-drawn carriages were soon to be replaced by steam-powered locomotives, revolutionizing travel forever. The bridge spanning across the river symbolizes progress and connectivity, as it paves the way for an era of faster and more efficient transportation. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and excitement as people from all walks of life come together to witness this remarkable feat. This snapshot freezes a fleeting moment that represents not only technological advancement but also human curiosity and ingenuity. As we gaze upon this historical photograph, we can't help but marvel at how far we have come since that day in 1825 when dreams became reality on those very tracks.
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