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Reading and writing room, RMS Olympic BL24990_003
Filename: bl24990_003.jpg
Size: 4972 x 4139 (9.7MB)
Date: 30th November 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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Reading and writing room, RMS Olympic BL24990_003
The reading and writing room, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere and Company photograph was commissioned by the White Star Line, which was also known as the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, and was probably taken at Southampton docks
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Media ID 18206401
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This print takes us back in time to the elegant Reading and Writing Room aboard the RMS Olympic, a majestic ship that once graced the seas. The room exudes an air of sophistication and tranquility, with its exquisite furnishings and meticulous attention to detail. As we gaze upon this snapshot from 1920-21, we are reminded of the grandeur and opulence that characterized ocean liners of that era. The Olympic, sister ship to both the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic, was a testament to human engineering prowess and artistic vision. Commissioned by the White Star Line, also known as the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, this Bedford Lemere and Company photograph captures a moment frozen in time at Southampton docks. It serves as a poignant reminder of an era when travel by sea was considered luxurious and glamorous. The Reading and Writing Room itself is adorned with ornate wood paneling, plush armchairs upholstered in rich fabrics, delicate chandeliers casting warm light on polished tables holding inkwells for passengers' correspondence. This space provided respite for weary travelers seeking solace amidst their journeys across vast oceans. Through this image from Historic England Archive's collection, we are transported into a world where handwritten letters were cherished means of communication; where literature could transport one's mind even while sailing through uncharted waters. It is photographs like these that allow us to appreciate not only our maritime history but also the artistry behind these magnificent vessels - floating palaces designed to inspire awe in
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