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Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863 (engraving)
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Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863 (engraving)
654304 Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863. Illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford (Cassell, c 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23158946
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Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863 - A Glimpse into London's Historic Transportation Revolution
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. This engraving takes us back to a significant moment in history - the trial trip on the Underground Railway in 1863. The image captures the excitement and anticipation of passengers as they embark on this groundbreaking journey beneath the bustling streets of Victorian London. The underground railway, also known as "the tube" revolutionized transportation in the city, providing a faster and more efficient means of travel for its growing population. This print offers a rare glimpse into one of its earliest test runs, showcasing both the ingenuity of engineering and the spirit of progress that defined this era. Depicted with meticulous detail by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century, we see men and women dressed in their finest attire eagerly boarding carriages adorned with gas lamps. Their faces reflect a mix of curiosity and trepidation as they prepare to experience this new mode of transport for themselves. Edward Walford's Old and New London serves as inspiration for this illustration, which has been digitally cleaned to restore its original vibrancy. Preserved within private collections until now, this image allows us to appreciate not only how far we have come but also pays homage to those who paved the way for modern urban transportation systems worldwide. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, let us marvel at how such humble beginnings laid down tracks that would shape cities forevermore.
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