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Commuter Station, Palmers Green Station, 1914 BB92_20713
Palmers Green Station, Aldermans Hill, Greater London. General view looking south-east towards the up platform of Palmers Green station, crowded with passengers. Photographed in 1914. Many of the young men shown here in straw-boaters went on to fight in the First World War. Howarth-Loomes Collection. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 15257454
Filename: bb92_20713.jpg
Size: 5031 x 3038 (4.2MB)
Date: 1st August 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Source: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Palmers Green Station in 1914, a time when the railway was the primary mode of transportation for commuters in Greater London. The image, taken from the south-east looking towards the up platform, is filled with a crowd of passengers, many of whom are young men wearing straw boaters. The station, located at Aldermans Hill, was a vital transport hub that connected people to various parts of the city. As the First World War was just around the corner, the young men in this photograph, with their carefree expressions and summer hats, are unaware of the impending conflict that would soon change their lives forever. The innocence of this moment is a stark contrast to the grim reality that awaited them. Many of these men went on to serve in the British armed forces, their straw boaters replaced by military uniforms. The photograph is part of the extensive Howarth-Loomes Collection held by Historic England Archive. It provides a unique glimpse into the past, offering a snapshot of everyday life in London over a century ago. The railway station, with its grand architecture and bustling crowds, was a microcosm of the city's vibrant energy and diversity. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the past, inviting us to reflect on the lives of those who came before us and the historical events that shaped our world.
