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Fine Art Print : Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park
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Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park
Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway (London Underground) - Finsbury Park - Platform Number 1. This line opened on 14th February 1904, with this photograph taken shortly afterwards (posted in May, 1904). The postcard reverse features a message from one of the individuals in the photograph Date: 1904
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Conductor Driver Electric Finsbury Metro Network Piccadilly Platform Subway Tube Underground
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway platform at Finsbury Park, London, taken in 1904. Witness the historic charm of the early London Underground era with this beautifully preserved photograph, now available as a Fine Art Print. Perfect for adding character to your home or office, this print is a must-have for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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This photograph captures the excitement and novelty of the opening of the Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway at Finsbury Park station in 1904. The image, taken just months after the line's inauguration on February 14th, 1904, shows Platform Number 1 bustling with activity. In the foreground, a Great Northern and City Railway (GNCR) driver and conductor stand by their electric train, ready to depart. The train, adorned with the distinctive GNCR livery, is surrounded by curious onlookers, some of whom are even climbing onto the train for a closer look. The Great Northern and City Railway, a precursor to the Piccadilly line of the London Underground, was a groundbreaking development in the city's transportation network. This line, which connected Finsbury Park with Hammersmith via King's Cross St. Pancras, was the world's first deep-level electric tube railway. The railway's innovative design, featuring electric trains and deep-level tunnels, revolutionized urban transportation and paved the way for the expansion of the London Underground network. The reverse of this postcard bears a handwritten message from one of the individuals in the photograph, dated May, 1904. The message reads, "Dear Mother, Your picture arrived safely. I am sending you one of the first trains on the new electric line. Love, [Name]." This poignant note adds a personal touch to this historical photograph and provides a glimpse into the early days of London's iconic underground railway system.
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