Mania / Railway Juggernaut
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Mania / Railway Juggernaut
THE RAILWAY JUGGERNAUT OF 1845 Anyone who has any savings, offers them as a sacrifice to the speculators who serve as priests to the Great Railway God
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1845 Juggernaut Mania Offers Priests Sacrifice Savings Serve Speculators
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures the frenzy and mania surrounding the Great Railway God in Britain during July of 1845. The image depicts a scene where individuals are offering their savings as sacrifices to the speculators who serve as priests to this powerful deity known as the Railway Juggernaut.
During this time, people were caught up in the excitement and speculation of railway transport, investing heavily in railway companies in hopes of striking it rich. The Railway Juggernaut symbolized the unstoppable force and influence that these railways had on society at that time.
The image serves as a reminder of how easily people can be swept up in financial bubbles and speculative frenzies, risking everything for a chance at wealth. It also highlights the power dynamics at play, with ordinary individuals making offerings to those who controlled access to this new mode of transportation.
Mary Evans Picture Library has captured a moment in history that reflects both the optimism and greed that characterized the railway mania of 1845. This print is not just a snapshot from the past but a timeless reminder of how human behavior can be influenced by economic forces beyond our control.
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