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Photographic Print : Bittaford Platform, Devon, c. 1960
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Bittaford Platform, Devon, c. 1960
A view of a disused Bittaford Platform in Devon, taken around 1960, soon after its closure.
This unstaffed station opened in 1907 by the Bittaford Viaduct and closed in 1959
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 12040853
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1960 1960s Devon Disused Station Platform
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the charm of the past with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Bittaford Platform in Devon, circa 1960. This evocative image, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, showcases the unstaffed station in its post-closure state. Opened in 1907, the platform was situated near the Bittaford Viaduct and closed its doors in 1959. This vintage print is an exquisite addition to your home or office decor, transporting you back in time and adding a touch of nostalgia to your surroundings.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 14.3cm (12" x 5.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 1960s, capturing a moment frozen in history. The image showcases the desolate beauty of Bittaford Platform, a once bustling train station nestled in the heart of Devon. Taken shortly after its closure in 1959, this hauntingly empty platform stands as a testament to an era gone by. Opened in 1907 alongside the magnificent Bittaford Viaduct, this unstaffed station served as a vital link for commuters and travelers alike. However, as progress marched forward and transportation needs evolved, Bittaford Platform became obsolete. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the melancholic atmosphere that now envelops this disused station. Nature has begun reclaiming what was once man-made; overgrown foliage creeps up along the edges of the platform while rust slowly eats away at its iron framework. Intriguingly framed against a backdrop of rolling hills and picturesque countryside, it is impossible not to wonder about all those who passed through these very tracks - their stories forever etched into this silent monument. This print serves as both a reminder of our ever-changing world and an invitation to reflect on how places like Bittaford Platform have shaped our collective memory. As we gaze upon this evocative snapshot from yesteryear, we are transported back to an era when steam engines roared through these tracks and life moved at a different pace. It is here where history whispers its secrets and invites
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