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Fine Art Print : Finmere Station, Oxfordshire 1904 BB98_05550
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Finmere Station, Oxfordshire 1904 BB98_05550
FINMERE STATION, Oxfordshire. The Great Central Railway Company built this station on the line from Sheffield through Nottingham and Leicester to London in 1898-9. A new Great Central Railway terminus was built at Marylebone. Behind these porters are posters advertising tickets for trips to London. These journeys would be unthinkable for most people before the coming of the railways. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Son in 1904
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Finmere Station, Oxfordshire (BB98_05550) by S W A Newton from Historic England. Captured in 1904, this stunning image showcases the grandeur of the Great Central Railway Company's station, built in 1898-9. A must-have for railway enthusiasts and history buffs, this fine art print brings the charm of the past into your home or office. Experience the rich heritage of Finmere Station like never before.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Finmere Station, Oxfordshire, 1904: A Snapshot of Edwardian Rail Travel This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Finmere Station in Oxfordshire during the Edwardian era. The Great Central Railway Company, established in 1897, had built this station on the line from Sheffield through Nottingham and Leicester to London, which was completed in 1898. The construction of a new terminus at Marylebone in London marked the completion of this significant railway route. In this image, taken by Alfred Newton and Son in 1904, porters stand at the ready behind the station's platform, assisting passengers with their luggage. The porters' uniforms, complete with caps and badges, are a testament to the professionalism and efficiency of the railway system. The posters displayed on the wall behind the porters advertise tickets for journeys to London, promising a swift and convenient means of travel that would have been unimaginable for most people before the advent of the railways. The photograph transports us back in time to an era of optimism and progress, when the railway network was expanding and connecting people and places like never before. The steam trains, with their powerful engines and elegant carriages, represented the epitome of modern transportation, and the promise of a day out or a weekend away in the city was within reach for many. As we gaze at this image, we can almost hear the sound of the steam trains whistling in the distance, and feel the excitement of the passengers as they prepare to embark on their journeys. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of rail travel in the Edwardian era and the enduring impact it had on the way we live, work, and travel today.
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