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Stone quarry railway wagon
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Stone quarry railway wagon
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Step back in time with this image of a vintage stone quarry railway wagon, as seen through the lens of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports us to an era long past, when the industrious spirit of the Victorian and Edwardian eras shaped the landscape of Britain. The stone quarry railway wagon, a relic of a bygone age, sits quietly in the dappled sunlight, its weathered surface etched with the marks of time. The rough-hewn stones, piled high within the wagon, bear testament to the laborious process of extracting raw materials from the earth. The wagon's rusted metal frame and worn wooden planks speak of countless journeys, each one carrying the precious cargo of quarried stone to its final destination. The lantern atop the wagon, its glass shades casting a warm, golden glow, adds an air of mystery and intrigue. Was it used to light the way for workers as they navigated the quarry at night? Or perhaps it was a signal to those waiting at the other end of the railway line, alerting them to the arrival of a new load. The photograph's composition, with the wagon nestled amongst the lush foliage and the sky streaked with the soft hues of a fading day, creates a sense of stillness and contemplation. It is a moment frozen in time, a glimpse into the past that invites us to reflect on the history and heritage of our industrial past.
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