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Framed Print : Empty milk churns on Paddington Station, c. 1914
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Empty milk churns on Paddington Station, c. 1914
Porters sort and move empty milk churns on Platform 1 of Paddington Station in London, c.1914. The overall roof of Paddingtons train shed can be seen in the background
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413785
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1910s Goods London Milk Paddington Platform 1 Porter Staff Station Train Shed 1914 Churns Cream Milk Churn
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of Paddington Station, c.1914. Witness the hustle and bustle of porters sorting and moving empty milk churns on Platform 1, all under the vast roof of the train shed. This evocative photograph, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, transports you to a bygone era of railway history. Add this unique piece to your home or office décor and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken at Paddington Station in London around 1914, a group of porters are busy sorting and moving empty milk churns on Platform 1. The scene transports us back in time to the bustling activity of the early 20th century railway era. The porters, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, work diligently to ensure the smooth flow of goods traffic, with a particular focus on the handling of milk churns. The milk churns, empty but recently filled with fresh, unpasteurized milk, are a testament to the importance of the dairy industry during this period. The milk would have been transported from rural areas to the city for consumption, and the efficient movement of these churns was crucial to maintaining the cold chain and preserving the quality of the milk. The overall roof of Paddington Station's train shed can be seen in the background, providing shelter from the elements for the porters and the goods being handled. The train shed, a marvel of engineering at the time, was an essential component of the railway system, allowing for the efficient loading and unloading of goods and the turnaround of trains. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of railway porters and the importance of the railway network in the transportation of goods, particularly milk, during the 1910s. The empty milk churns on Platform 1 at Paddington Station are a poignant reminder of the vital role played by railway workers in ensuring the fresh milk supply reached consumers in London and beyond.
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