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Fine Art Print : St Erth Station, Cornwall, September 1956
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St Erth Station, Cornwall, September 1956
A view of St Erth Station, Cornwall in September 1956. The station first opened in 1852 as St Ives Road and was renamed St Erth in the 1870s. The station remains busy serving the Cornish Main Line and the branch line to St Ives.
St Erth had a number of Camping Coaches located at the station throughout the 1950s and early 1960s
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 10013399
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s 1956 Cornwall Late Summer September Station St Erth
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of St Erth Station, Cornwall, September 1956 from the STEAM Museum of the GWR collection. This stunning image captures the charm of a bygone era, with the historic station building standing proud against the backdrop of lush greenery and the steam train ready to depart. A must-have for railway enthusiasts and lovers of vintage photography, this Fine Art Print is a beautiful addition to any home or office space, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. Printed on high-quality archival paper, this print is guaranteed to last for generations, making it a truly valuable investment in art and history.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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This print takes us back to St Erth Station in Cornwall, capturing a moment frozen in time during the late summer of 1956. The station, originally known as St Ives Road when it opened its doors in 1852, was later renamed St Erth in the 1870s. Serving both the Cornish Main Line and the branch line to St Ives, this bustling hub has been an integral part of Cornwall's transportation network for over a century. In this snapshot from the past, we get a glimpse of the station's charm and activity. Passengers can be seen eagerly boarding trains or bidding farewell to loved ones on their journeys. The platform is abuzz with excitement as travelers navigate their way through steam-filled air towards their destinations. Notably, during this era, St Erth Station boasted several Camping Coaches situated within its premises. These unique accommodations provided an alternative holiday experience for adventurous souls seeking to explore Cornwall's natural beauty. As we admire this historical gem captured by STEAM Museum of GWR, let us appreciate how much has changed since that September day in 1956 while acknowledging that some things remain constant – like the enduring importance of St Erth Station connecting people across picturesque landscapes and preserving cherished memories along the way.
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