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Fine Art Print : Mechanics Institute Reading Room, c1930s
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Mechanics Institute Reading Room, c1930s
This Reading Room was located in the new 1891-93 extension. It provided daily newspapers and journals to read on site. The Institute provided a library, theatre and games rooms for GWR employees and their families. It was built in 1854 and stood in the heart of the Railway Village
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 510582
© STEAM Picture Library 2007 - All Rights Reserved
Library Mechanic Swindon Village
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Mechanics Institute Reading Room from STEAM Museum of the GWR. This captivating image, taken in the 1930s, transports you to an era of knowledge and discovery. The Reading Room, located in the new extension of the Institute, was a hub of activity where daily newspapers and journals were available for on-site perusal. Add this stunning piece to your home or office decor and let the history and charm of the Mechanics Institute Reading Room inspire and captivate you every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.7cm 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1930s, offering a glimpse into the bustling Mechanics Institute Reading Room. Nestled within the heart of Swindon's Railway Village, this reading room was an integral part of the community and catered specifically to GWR employees and their families. Built in 1854, this iconic institution stood as a beacon of knowledge and entertainment for generations. The new extension completed between 1891-93 housed this magnificent reading room, where individuals could immerse themselves in daily newspapers and journals at their leisure. The Mechanics Institute provided much more than just literature; it served as a hub for intellectual growth and social interaction. Alongside its extensive library, visitors had access to a theatre that hosted various performances throughout the year. Additionally, games rooms were available for friendly competitions amongst friends or colleagues. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are transported back in time when people would gather here seeking enlightenment or simply looking for respite from their daily routines. The atmosphere is palpable - whispers of conversations blend with rustling pages as patrons eagerly devour news articles or lose themselves in fictional worlds. Today preserved within STEAM Museum of the GWR (Great Western Railway), this photograph serves as a reminder of how vital institutions like these were to communities such as Swindon's Railway Village—a testament to both education and recreation intertwining harmoniously under one roof.
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