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Hall Lewis station bus on A1
Hall Lewis station bus on A1. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 23360586
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a John Thornycroft-designed Hall Lewis station bus is seen making its way along the A1 road in circa 1940. The bus, bearing the distinctive Hall, Lewis and Co. livery, is a testament to the golden age of British road transport. The Hall, Lewis and Co. was a well-known name in the transport industry during the first half of the 20th century. Based in London, the company operated a large fleet of buses and coaches, providing essential services to commuters and travellers across the capital and beyond. This particular bus, with its elegant curves and streamlined design, is a fine example of the innovative engineering and design work carried out by John Thornycroft and his team at the Thornycroft Motor Company. Thornycroft was a pioneering figure in the automotive industry, known for his contributions to the development of buses, trucks, and military vehicles. The A1 road, which can be seen stretching out into the distance behind the bus, was one of the most important long-distance routes in the UK at the time. It connected London with the north of England and Scotland, and was a vital artery for the movement of goods and people. The photograph captures a moment in time when the humble bus was an essential part of everyday life, connecting communities and enabling people to travel to work, school, and leisure destinations. The scene is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the simple pleasure of a bus journey along a long and winding road was a cherished experience.
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