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Fine Art Print : London Tram 1952
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London Tram 1952
The last week in service for the poor old Route 36 tram, from Abbey Wood to Embankment via the Old Kent Road and Blackfriars. Londons very last tram ran on 7 July 1952
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Media ID 596118
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1952 Blackfriars Cigarette Conductor Customer Electric Embankment Lighting Londons Poor Route Trams Week Tram
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring London Tram 1952 by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to a bygone era, as the last London tram on Route 36 makes its way through the streets of Abbey Wood en route to Embankment. Witness the Old Kent Road and Blackfriars in their historic context, as the tram carries its final passengers on July 7, 1952. Bring the charm of London's past into your home or office with this stunning fine art print, a beautiful reminder of the city's rich history.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 47.7cm x 50.8cm (18.8" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the final days of London's iconic tram system, specifically Route 36, as it made its way through the bustling streets of London in July 1952. The scene takes place at Abbey Wood, the starting point of the route, where the old tram, numbered 36, is seen making a stop. The tramcar, with its worn-out exterior and weathered appearance, carries a sense of history and nostalgia. The road leading up to Abbey Wood is lined with trees, their leaves in full summer bloom, adding a picturesque touch to the image. The tram is surrounded by the hustle and bustle of activity, with people going about their daily business, some even smoking cigarettes as they wait for the tram or cross the road. Despite the lively atmosphere, the tram's conductor looks pensive, perhaps reflecting on the impending end of an era. The old tram, which had been in service since the early 1900s, was being replaced by buses and trolleybuses as part of London's modernization efforts. The last tram, numbered 36, ran on July 7, 1952, marking the end of an era in London's transport history. The lighting in the photograph, with the sun casting long shadows and the warm glow of the street lamps, adds to the sense of melancholy and nostalgia. The image is a poignant reminder of London's past, a time when trams were the primary mode of transport for many Londoners. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a precious historical document that captures a moment in time that will never be repeated.
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