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Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_023
Filename: cxp01_01_023.jpg
Size: 7107 x 4790 (7.5MB)
Date: 19th August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_023
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, CITY OF LONDON. A guard waving a train off
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Media ID 22199997
© Historic England Archive
1930s Rail Transport Railway Station Railways Train Shed
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Liverpool Street Station CXP01_01_023" captures a moment frozen in time at the iconic Liverpool Street Station in the heart of London's bustling City. Taken by Charles William Prickett during the 1930s, this image transports us back to an era when rail transport reigned supreme. In this particular scene, our attention is drawn to a guard standing on the platform, his arm gracefully extended as he waves off a departing train. The train shed looms behind him, its grand architecture showcasing the magnificence of railway stations from that period. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and excitement as passengers scurry about their journeys amidst billowing steam and echoing whistles. Prickett's keen eye for detail allows us to appreciate not only the historical significance of Liverpool Street Station but also highlights the human element within this vast transportation hub. The guard's presence symbolizes safety and order while simultaneously evoking nostalgia for a time when trains were lifelines connecting people across great distances. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph, we are reminded of how railways revolutionized travel and shaped cities like London into thriving metropolises. It serves as a testament to both architectural ingenuity and human progress—a snapshot capturing an essential chapter in England's rich history.
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