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Central Railway Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1884. BL12764
Technical Details
Filename: BL12764_A.jpg
Size: 4846 x 3900 (5.7MB)
Date: 13th April 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
© Historic England
Central Railway Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1884. BL12764
CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. A steam train passing through the station in 1884. Bedford Lemere
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Media ID 440902
Locomotive Railway Train Transport Victorian
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> Famed Photographers
> Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)
> Historic Images
> The Victorian Age
> The 1880s
> Towns and Cities
> Newcastle
> Transport
> Railways
> Railway stations
> Transport
> Railways
> Steam Locomotives
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling Central Railway Station in Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1884. The image, captured by renowned photographer Bedford Lemere, perfectly encapsulates the Victorian era's fascination with railway transport and locomotives. In this snapshot of history, a magnificent steam train is seen majestically passing through the station. Its billowing smoke creates an ethereal atmosphere as it blends with the surrounding architecture. The grandeur of the station itself is evident; its ornate facade and towering clock tower stand as testaments to a time when railways were at their zenith. The photograph offers a glimpse into daily life during this period - passengers scurry about on platforms while porters diligently attend to their duties. It captures not just a moment frozen in time but also conveys the energy and excitement that permeated these busy transportation hubs. Bedford Lemere's skillful composition allows us to appreciate both the architectural beauty of Central Railway Station and the technological marvels that were steam trains. This image serves as a reminder of how rail travel revolutionized society during this era, connecting people across vast distances like never before. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Historic England's collection, we are transported back to an age where steam trains reigned supreme and stations like Central Railway Station were gateways to adventure for countless individuals embarking on journeys both near and far.
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