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Framed Print : London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1940
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London Victoria station, Southern Railway, 1940
London Victoria station, Southern Railway. View of the station forecourt with buses and taxis. 1940
National Railway Museum is the home of iconic locomotives. Our historic prints reflect the age and quality of the original artwork we hold to preserve their artistic character, including authentic colour reproduction, marks and creases.
Media ID 10013614
Binder 490 491 Building Imagination Works Man Made Man Made Structure National Railway Museum Rail Rail Transport Rail Travel Railway Railway History Railway Transport Railway Travel Station Train Train Station Transport Transport History Transportation Travel Blitz Bomb Repair Second World War
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of London Victoria station during the Southern Railway era in 1940. This captivating photograph from the National Railway Museum showcases the station forecourt bustling with activity, as buses and taxis wait to transport passengers to their next destination. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautifully framed, high-quality print. Transport yourself back to a bygone era, and let the story of this iconic station unfold before your eyes.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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London Victoria Station, Southern Railway, 1940 - A Glimpse into the Past
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. Step back in time with this print of London Victoria Station, captured during the tumultuous year of 1940. The image showcases the bustling station forecourt adorned with iconic red buses and black taxis, a true representation of the vibrant city life even amidst the chaos of war. As bombs fell and buildings crumbled around them, Londoners relied on their resilient transportation system to keep moving forward. This snapshot from National Railway Museum's archives serves as a poignant reminder of how rail travel played an integral role in maintaining connections during World War II. The shattered glass windows and signs of repair on the station building bear witness to the devastating impact of bombings during that era. Yet amidst destruction, imagination works prevailed as railway workers tirelessly repaired tracks and infrastructure to ensure that trains continued to transport people across the nation. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also pays homage to those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to keep Britain moving forward. It is a testament to both man-made structures and human resilience. Transportation history enthusiasts will appreciate this rare glimpse into London's past – a visual narrative that tells stories beyond what meets the eye. Let this print transport you back in time as you imagine yourself standing at one of London's busiest stations during wartime - witnessing history unfold before your eyes.
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