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Great Central Railway - Marylebone Station
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Great Central Railway - Marylebone Station
Great Central Railway - Marylebone Station. The newspaper headlines on the left give a perfect date for this photograph of May 1906 as they detail the British victory in the Bambatha (Bambaata) rebellion, a Zulu revolt against British rule and taxation in Natal, South Africa. Date: 1906
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Businessmen Commuters Headline Loco Locomotive Marylebone Perspective Platform Platforms Point Rank Rebellion Roof Taxi Vanishing
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Great Central Railway - Marylebone Station: A Snapshot of London's Transport Hub in May 1906 This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Marylebone Station, a key transport hub in London during the early 20th century. The Great Central Railway (GCR) platform, filled with commuters and businessmen, stands in stark contrast to the tranquil scene outside, where a horse-drawn taxi cab waits at the rank. The steam engine and locomotive, numbered 103, are ready to depart, their power and might a reminder of the railways' dominance over long-distance travel. Newspaper headlines on the left of the image provide an intriguing context for this photograph, with the bold "British Victory in Bambatha Rebellion" headline dating the scene to May 1906. This headline refers to the Bambatha Rebellion, a significant Zulu revolt against British rule and taxation in Natal, South Africa. The rebellion, led by Bambatha kaMancinza, saw thousands of Zulu people rise up against the British colonial administration, resulting in a brutal suppression and the deaths of thousands. Despite the distant turmoil, life at Marylebone Station continues as usual, with commuters hurrying to board their trains and businessmen deep in conversation. The perspective of the photograph, with the vanishing point leading the eye towards the steam engine and the station roof, emphasizes the sense of movement and energy that defined London's transport hubs during this era. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of a bygone era in British transport history.
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