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Railway station footbridge a062678
LONDON BRIDGE STATION, Southwark, London. View looking down the steps leading from the footbridge to the platforms at London Bridge station. Date range:1960-1972. John Gay
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Media ID 712095
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16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
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
1. Title: "A Descent into the Heart of Transport: John Gay's Captivating Image of London Bridge Station Footbridge (1960-1972)" John Gay's black-and-white photograph, "London Bridge Station Footbridge," transports us back in time to the 1960s and 1970s, offering a captivating glimpse into the hustle and bustle of London's transport hub. The image, held within the Historic England archive, reveals the intricate details of the railway station footbridge at Southwark's London Bridge. The photograph, taken from the top of the footbridge, showcases the steps leading down to the platforms below. The long, narrow staircase casts an intriguing shadow on the bridge's concrete surface, adding depth and texture to the image. The steps, worn from the passage of countless feet, bear testament to the daily commute of Londoners, their stories etched into the very fabric of the bridge. The railway station, a bustling hub of activity, is captured in a moment of stillness. The platforms, with their rows of benches and advertisement hoardings, stand silent, waiting for the next wave of passengers. Trains, steam-belching and metal-groaning, can be heard in the background, adding to the symphony of sounds that defined London's transport infrastructure during this era. The image, with its stark contrasts and intricate details, invites us to explore the history and character of London Bridge Station. It is a testament to the power of photography in capturing the essence of a place and a time, offering a glimpse into the past that continues to resonate with us today. John Gay's photograph, with its timeless quality, serves as a reminder of the rich history and enduring allure of London's transport network. It invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of the world around us.
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