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Framed Print : Collecting Milk Churns at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
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Collecting Milk Churns at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
A view of railway workers collecting milk churns at Paddington Station, London, c.1920s. The goods workers are loading the milk from a dairy motor vehicle onto wooden goods wagons
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 8500789
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1920s Goods Goods Wagon London Milk Paddington Dairy Loading Milk Churn Motor Vehicle
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Framed Prints collection from Media Storehouse: "Collecting Milk Churns at Paddington Station, c. 1920s." This captivating vintage photograph, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, offers a unique glimpse into the past. Witness the hustle and bustle of railway workers in action as they collect milk churns from a dairy motor vehicle at Paddington Station, London, circa 1920s. The black-and-white image beautifully captures the essence of the era, showcasing the raw energy and dedication required to keep the railway running smoothly. Our high-quality framed print is meticulously crafted to bring the photograph to life. Each print is carefully inspected for superior image quality and color accuracy, ensuring that you receive a product that not only looks stunning but also tells a story. Bring a touch of history and nostalgia into your home or office with this stunning framed print from Media Storehouse. A perfect conversation starter, it's an excellent addition to any space that values the rich history of transportation and the role it plays in our daily lives. Order yours today and join us on a journey through time!
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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In this evocative photograph from the 1920s, we witness a bustling scene at Paddington Station in London as railway workers efficiently collect milk churns from a dairy motor vehicle and load them onto wooden goods wagons. The era's industrial charm is palpable as the workers don their caps and aprons, their faces set with determination as they maneuver the heavy churns. The dairy motor vehicle, a precursor to modern refrigerated trucks, would have been an essential innovation for transporting milk from rural areas to urban centers during this time. The milk, fresh and unpasteurized, would have been collected from local farms and brought to the station, where it would be loaded onto the goods wagons for distribution to consumers in London and beyond. The wooden goods wagons, with their distinctive latticed sides, are a testament to the era's transportation methods. The workers' deft coordination and the precision of their movements speak to the efficiency and importance of this process in ensuring that Londoners had a steady supply of fresh milk. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the rhythm of daily life was closely tied to the agricultural cycles and the intricacies of transportation networks. The image is a poignant reminder of the human effort and ingenuity that went into bringing essential goods to communities, long before the advent of modern logistics and supply chains. As we admire this photograph from the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, we are reminded of the rich history of transportation and the vital role it plays in our daily lives. The scene at Paddington Station, with its industrious workers and iconic vehicles, is a testament to the enduring allure of the past and the continuity of human endeavor.
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