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Fine Art Print : Paddington Station No. 2 Booking Hall, 1936
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Paddington Station No. 2 Booking Hall, 1936
This image was taken in 1936 after extensive modernisation was made to Paddington Station. This image shows holiday posters advertising Wolverhampton
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 533691
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1936 London Paddington Publicity Station Booking Booking Office Destinations Modernisation Posters Tickets Wolverhampton
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Paddington Station No. 2 Booking Hall, 1936 from STEAM Museum of the GWR. Captured in 1936, after extensive modernisation, this image showcases the timeless beauty of the booking hall with holiday posters advertising Wolverhampton. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home or office with this stunning piece of railway history.
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 50.6cm x 40.6cm (19.9" 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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph from 1936, Paddington Station's No. 2 Booking Hall comes alive with the excitement of holiday planning. The extensive modernisation that had recently taken place at London's Paddington Station is evident in the sleek, streamlined design of the booking office. The large, open space is filled with travellers, all eagerly scanning the holiday posters adorning the walls. The destination of choice for many seems to be Wolverhampton, as evidenced by the prominently displayed posters. These colourful advertisements, with their enticing imagery and promises of adventure, would have been a powerful draw for those seeking a change of scenery. The posters, with their bold typography and vivid hues, add a pop of colour to the otherwise monochrome scene. The booking office is a hive of activity, with travellers poring over maps, consulting with ticket clerks, and exchanging travel stories. The atmosphere is one of anticipation and adventure, as the promise of new experiences beckons. The modernisation of Paddington Station had made travel more accessible and convenient than ever before, and the holiday posters served as a constant reminder of the many destinations waiting to be explored. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1930s and the golden age of train travel. The holiday posters, with their promises of adventure and excitement, serve as a reminder of the enduring allure of travel and the role that the railway played in shaping our connection to the world around us.
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