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Paddington Station No. 2 Booking Hall, 1936
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Date: 20th August 2007
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
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Paddington Station No. 2 Booking Hall, 1936
This image was taken in 1936 after extensive modernisation was made to Paddington Station. This image shows holiday posters advertising Wolverhampton
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 533691
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1936 London Paddington Publicity Station Booking Booking Office Destinations Modernisation Posters Tickets Wolverhampton
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph from 1936, Paddington Station's No. 2 Booking Hall comes alive with the excitement of holiday planning. The extensive modernisation that had recently taken place at London's Paddington Station is evident in the sleek, streamlined design of the booking office. The large, open space is filled with travellers, all eagerly scanning the holiday posters adorning the walls. The destination of choice for many seems to be Wolverhampton, as evidenced by the prominently displayed posters. These colourful advertisements, with their enticing imagery and promises of adventure, would have been a powerful draw for those seeking a change of scenery. The posters, with their bold typography and vivid hues, add a pop of colour to the otherwise monochrome scene. The booking office is a hive of activity, with travellers poring over maps, consulting with ticket clerks, and exchanging travel stories. The atmosphere is one of anticipation and adventure, as the promise of new experiences beckons. The modernisation of Paddington Station had made travel more accessible and convenient than ever before, and the holiday posters served as a constant reminder of the many destinations waiting to be explored. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1930s and the golden age of train travel. The holiday posters, with their promises of adventure and excitement, serve as a reminder of the enduring allure of travel and the role that the railway played in shaping our connection to the world around us.
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