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Poster Print : GWR Plymouth Millbay Docks, c1920s
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GWR Plymouth Millbay Docks, c1920s
Sacks of mail can be seen being unloaded from the tender, Liverpool, onto a waiting Ocean mail train. The mail would have come from a liner anchored just outside the docks
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 7194269
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage poster prints, featuring the captivating image of "GWR Plymouth Millbay Docks, c1920s." This evocative poster transports you back in time to the bustling activity of the dockside. Witness the unloading of sacks of mail from the tender, Liverpool, onto a waiting Ocean mail train. The mail would have arrived aboard a liner anchored just outside the docks, a testament to the global connections of the era. Bring the history of the Great Western Railway into your home or office with this stunning, authentic reproduction.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
In this print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, we are transported back to the bustling Plymouth Millbay Docks in the 1920s. The scene is alive with activity as sacks upon sacks of mail are being unloaded from a tender originating from Liverpool. This crucial transfer marks an important moment in history when communication between continents relied heavily on ocean mail. The image captures the essence of maritime trade and connectivity, showcasing how letters and parcels would make their way across vast oceans before reaching their intended recipients. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that these docks were not just a gateway for people but also served as a vital link for global correspondence. The sight of workers diligently unloading sack after sack onto waiting Ocean mail trains highlights both efficiency and dedication to ensuring timely delivery. It's fascinating to imagine that these very sacks may have come directly from liners anchored just outside the docks, having traveled great distances across treacherous seas. This photograph transports us back to an era where handwritten letters held immense value and anticipation. It reminds us of our shared human need for connection, even during times when technology was far less advanced than today. Let this image serve as a reminder of our enduring desire to bridge distances through heartfelt words sent via sea-bound post.
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