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Fine Art Print : Bath Spa Station, Somerset, March 1950
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Bath Spa Station, Somerset, March 1950
A view of the Tudor style facade of Bath Spa station in Somerset decorated for the visit of HRH Princess Elizabeth on 3rd May 1950.
The station opened in 1840 and was only renamed Bath Spa in 1949 to distinguish it from the nearby Bath Green Park station
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 536669
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950 1950s Bath Royal Royal Visit Royalty Somerset Station Bath Spa Princess Elizabeth
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Bath Spa Station, Somerset, March 1950. This stunning photograph, part of the STEAM Museum of the GWR collection, captures the Tudor-style facade of the station in all its glory, adorned for the visit of HRH Princess Elizabeth on 3rd May 1950. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and authentic colors of this historic moment. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home decor with this beautiful 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 50.2cm x 40.6cm (19.8" 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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In this evocative photograph taken in March 1950, the Tudor-style facade of Bath Spa Station in Somerset is beautifully adorned for the highly anticipated visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth. The station, which first opened its doors to the public in 1840, was only recently renamed Bath Spa in 1949 to differentiate it from the nearby Bath Green Park station. The elegant architecture of the station, with its timber-framed gables, half-timbering, and ornate brickwork, is further enhanced by the festive decorations that have been carefully hung in anticipation of the royal arrival. The intricate floral arrangements, bunting, and regal banners add a sense of excitement and grandeur to the already impressive edifice. The 3rd of May 1950 was a significant day in the history of Bath Spa Station, as it marked the first time that a member of the British royal family had visited the station since its inception. Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, was on a tour of the southwest of England at the time and made a stop in Bath to meet with local dignitaries and residents. This photograph captures a moment in time when history and tradition intersected, as the timeless beauty of the Tudor-style station was brought to life by the excitement of the royal visit. The image transports us back to the 1950s, a time of optimism and hope, when the future of the monarchy and the country seemed bright and full of promise.
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