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Kings Cross Station a062778
KINGS CROSS STATION, London. Interior view of the train shed at Kings Cross Station showing a train standing beside an almost empty platform. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972
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Media ID 1288032
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the stunning "Kings Cross Station a062778" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, captured by the skilled lens of John Gay from Historic England. This evocative image transports you back in time, showcasing the interior view of the iconic train shed at London's Kings Cross Station. Witness a nearly empty platform and a train standing still, a moment frozen in history. Perfect for adding character to your walls, this poster print is a must-have for rail enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the beauty of London's rich history. Bring the past into your present with this captivating piece.
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 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of Kings Cross Station in London during the 1960s or 1970s, as documented by renowned photographer John Gay. The image showcases the vast interior of the train shed, with its high, arched roof supported by intricate ironwork. The scene is set against the backdrop of a nearly empty platform, where a solitary train stands, its engine idling quietly. The train, with its steam pipes and smokestack, adds a sense of industry and movement to the otherwise still and serene platform. The large expanse of the roof, illuminated by the soft, natural light filtering in from the windows, creates a dramatic contrast against the dark, textured brick walls. The railway tracks, leading off into the distance, suggest the endless possibilities of travel and adventure that await those who step onto the platform. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of railway travel, a time when the journey was as much a part of the experience as the destination itself.
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