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Photographic Print : Long Hanborough Station Master BB69_05293
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Long Hanborough Station Master BB69_05293
LONG HANBOROUGH RAILWAY STATION, West Oxfordshire. The Station Master and a guard standing on the platform of the small station, with a railway bridge visible in the background. A porter with a trolley is standing on the opposite platform. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1920
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Media ID 5108438
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10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Long Hanborough Station Master BB69_05293" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Historic England. This exquisite black and white print transports you back in time to a quaint West Oxfordshire railway station. Witness the Station Master and a guard in their traditional uniforms, standing on the platform as a railway bridge stretches elegantly into the background. Each print is meticulously crafted with the finest materials, ensuring the intricate details of Henry W Taunt's original photograph are preserved for generations to come. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this stunning piece from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.5cm (10" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Long Hanborough Railway Station, West Oxfordshire: A Snapshot of Rail Travel in the 1920s This evocative photograph, taken by Henry W. Taunt in 1920, captures the essence of a bygone era at Long Hanborough Railway Station in West Oxfordshire. The scene is one of quiet efficiency and orderly routine, as the station master and a guard stand on the platform, ready to attend to the needs of the passengers. The station master, smartly dressed in his uniform, exudes a sense of authority and calm, while the guard, with his cap in hand, looks intently at something off-camera. In the background, the distinctive arches of a railway bridge loom large, a testament to the engineering marvels of the age. The bridge, with its sturdy pillars and intricate ironwork, symbolizes the connectivity and mobility that the railway brought to the rural communities of England. On the opposite platform, a porter with a trolley stands, ready to help passengers with their luggage. His presence underscores the importance of the porter in the rail travel experience, providing a vital service that ensured a smooth and hassle-free journey for many. The photograph, taken by renowned local photographer Henry Taunt, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a railway station in the 1920s. It is a poignant reminder of the human element in the grand machinery of the railway system, and the essential role that stations and their staff played in the lives of travelers.
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