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Premium Framed Print : Tram in the Kingsway Subway, London, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
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Tram in the Kingsway Subway, London, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Tram in the Kingsway Subway, London, 1931, (1933). Kingsway Subway, the underground link connecting the tramway services in North and South London, was extensively strengthened and enlarged at this time to accommodate the big double-decker trams necessitated by the increase of traffic. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]
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Media ID 19297117
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Double Decker Henry E Henry E White Henry Ewhite London England United Kingdom Odhams Press Ltd Public Transport Station Streetcar Streetcars Subway Tram Trams Tunnel Two Decker Underground White Henry E
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling streets of London in 1931. The image captures a tram in the Kingsway Subway, a vital underground link connecting tramway services between North and South London. The unknown creator skillfully portrays the significant changes that occurred during this period, as the subway was extensively strengthened and enlarged to accommodate the larger double-decker trams required by the increasing traffic. The photograph showcases a moment frozen in time, with a male tram driver confidently maneuvering his vehicle through the tunnel. His presence adds a human touch to this industrial scene, reminding us of the countless individuals who played crucial roles in keeping London's public transport system running smoothly. As we delve into this historical snapshot, we are transported back to an era when trams were an integral part of everyday life for Londoners. The sight of these two-decker streetcars navigating through tunnels evokes nostalgia for simpler times when road transport relied heavily on these reliable modes of transportation. Preserved within "The Pageant of the Century" by Odhams Press Ltd in 1933, this print serves as both a testament to British engineering prowess and a reminder of how public transport has evolved over time. It is an invaluable piece that allows us to appreciate our past while contemplating how far we have come since then.
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