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Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. Artist: SG Hughes
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Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. Artist: SG Hughes
Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1832-1833. A train of wagons (top) and a train of cattle, sheep and pigs (bottom), on the worlds first intercity railway, that opened on 15 September 1830. From Coloured view of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. (London, 1832-1833)
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Trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1832-1833 - A Glimpse into the Industrial Revolution
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. This print by SG Hughes takes us back to a defining moment in history - the birth of intercity railways during Britain's Industrial Revolution. The image showcases two distinct scenes from the world's first intercity railway that opened on September 15,1830. In the top half, we witness a train of wagons gliding along the tracks with precision and power. This freight train symbolizes progress and innovation as it transports goods across vast distances, revolutionizing trade and commerce in nineteenth-century England. The bottom half reveals another aspect of this transformative era - a livestock train filled with cattle, sheep, and pigs. These animals represent not only agricultural prosperity but also highlight how steam locomotives enabled efficient transportation of livestock for farmers across the country. The lithograph captures both technological marvels - steam power propelling these trains forward amidst billowing clouds of smoke. It is worth noting that George Stephenson and his son Robert played pivotal roles in designing this groundbreaking railway system. As we delve into this historical masterpiece by SG Hughes, we are transported to an era where steam-powered locomotives forever changed travel and transportation. The image serves as a testament to human ingenuity during an age marked by industrial advancements that shaped our modern world.
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