Image Licensing : Hungerford Station, c1910

EDITORS COMMENTS

This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back in time to Hungerford Station in Berkshire, circa 1910. The image beautifully captures a bustling scene on the platform, as passengers eagerly await the arrival of an incoming train. Their faces are filled with anticipation and excitement, reflecting the sense of adventure that train travel brought during this era. In the foreground, we see porters diligently attending to their duties with trucks loaded up with luggage. These hardworking individuals play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations at the station, handling baggage and assisting passengers as they embark on their journeys. The station buildings depicted in this photograph were sadly demolished in the early 1970s when Hungerford underwent significant changes and became an unstaffed halt. However, through this snapshot frozen in time, we can appreciate and reminisce about a bygone era when stations like Hungerford were vibrant hubs of activity. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how transportation has evolved over the years while also highlighting our enduring fascination with trains and railways. It allows us to step into history for just a moment and imagine what it must have been like to experience travel during those times - where every journey was filled with wonder and possibility.