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The Terminus, at Swansea, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Terminus, at Swansea, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Terminus, at Swansea, [Wales], 1850. Opening of the South Wales Railway. The...Railway is intended to effect a direct communication with the Great Western line at Gloucester...[it] communicates with one of the richest mineral districts in the South Wales coal basin...The arrival at Swansea took place a little after one o'clock, the engine having made the trip from Cardiff to Swansea, including stoppages, in two hours and a half. The engines, which were guided by Mr. Gooch and Mr. Martley, were studded with banners, and gaily dressed with evergreens, and came in in splendid style, amidst the inspiring strains of the military band...The Swansea Terminus...has a passenger-station 70 feet by 60 feet, covered with corrugated iron. The contractors were Messrs. Hughes and Jones'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1850, captures the grand opening of The Terminus in Swansea, Wales. The South Wales Railway, a new communication line intended to connect with the Great Western line at Gloucester, is the focus of this historic moment. The arrival of the steam locomotive at Swansea Terminus, adorned with banners and evergreens, took place around 1:00 pm, completing the journey from Cardiff in just two hours and a half. The station, designed by Messrs. Hughes and Jones, boasts a passenger-station of impressive dimensions, measuring 70 feet by 60 feet and covered with corrugated iron. The crowd, dressed in Victorian attire, eagerly awaits the arrival of the train, with top hats and union jack flags adding to the festive atmosphere. The engine, expertly guided by Mr. Gooch and Mr. Martley, pulls into the station amidst the inspiring strains of a military band. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the excitement and innovation of the 19th century railway era.
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