Arthur Hallam Rice Elton Collection

The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler
The Tanfield Arch in 1804, (1945). The Causey Arch near Stanley in County Durham is the worlds oldest surviving single arch railway bridge

Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). Creator: Norman Wilkinson
Camden Town Engine Sheds, c. 1935, (1945). London, Midland & Scottish Railway poster of steam locomotives at Camden Motive Power Depot in north London

Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator: SG Hughes
Travelling on the Liverpool and Machester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotives on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR)

The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon

A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Olive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831, (1945). Creator
Olive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831, (1945). Steam locomotive in the 2-mile sandstone railway cutting which opened in 1830

The Excursion Train Galop, sheet music cover, c1860, (1945). Creator: Unknown
" The Excursion Train Galop", sheet music cover, c1860, (1945). Third Class Travel, c. 1845 : railway passengers in open-air carriages, cover to a piece of music composed by Frank Musgrave

The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington, 1863, 1945. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington, 1863, (1945). The Metropolitan Line, which opened in 1863 and ran between Paddington and Farringdon in London

Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Creator: Marcus
Cannon Street Station, c. 1900, (1945). Busy scene at a London railway station. In the foreground a child sits on a trunk waiting to be moved with a porters trolley

Mind Your Points, 1867, (1945). Creator: Unknown
" Mind Your Points", 1867, (1945). Railway worker operating a set of points, a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another, such as at a junction

George Stephenson, c1849, (1945). Creator: Unknown
George Stephenson, c1849, (1945). Portrait of George Stephenson (1781-1848), English mechanical engineer and inventor of the railway engine. After a painting of 1849

Richard Trevithick, c1816, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Richard Trevithick, c1816, (1945). Portrait of English engineer and inventor Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) who designed the first locomotive to run on rails

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"Exploring the Rich History of Arthur Hallam Rice Elton: A Journey through Time" Step into the past with Arthur Hallam Rice Elton as we delve into a collection of captivating images that depict significant moments in transportation history. The Tanfield Arch in 1804, captured by Joseph Constantine Stadler, stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance and engineering marvels. Its grandeur transports us back to an era where innovation knew no bounds. Camden Town Engine Sheds, circa 1935, immortalized by Norman Wilkinson, unveils the bustling hub of locomotives at work. The sight is reminiscent of a symphony orchestrated by steam engines and their dedicated engineers. Travelling on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1831, as depicted by SG Hughes, takes us on a thrilling ride through time. This image encapsulates the excitement and anticipation felt during those early days of railway travel. The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish in 1847 remains shrouded in mystery with its creator unknown. Yet it serves as a reminder of daring experiments that pushed boundaries and paved the way for modern transportation systems. A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery from 1814 showcases an industrial revolution icon whose power fueled progress across coal mines. Its presence symbolizes both strength and ingenuity. Olive Mount Cutting on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway offers us insight into how nature was tamed to make way for progress. Created by an anonymous artist in 1945, this image captures man's determination to conquer obstacles standing between him and his destination. The Excursion Train Galop sheet music cover from around 1860 invites us to imagine lively melodies accompanying train journeys filled with joyous passengers reveling in newfound mobility. The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington station takes us back to London's Victorian era when underground railways were transforming urban landscapes forevermore. The identity of its creator remains a mystery, but their work lives on.