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Interior of ticket office at London Bridge railway station
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Interior of ticket office at London Bridge railway station
The interior of the ticket booking office at London Bridge railway station. The clerks serve customers through windows at the right. The tickets, pre-printed for every destination, are stored on large racks
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Booking Clerk Clerks Coins Counter Customers Destination Destinations Employment Money Narrow Off Ice Rack Racks Serve Serving Space Stored Ticket Tickets Windows Workhouse 1902
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In this evocative photograph, taken in 1902, we step into the interior of the ticket booking office at London Bridge railway station. The scene transports us back in time to the Edwardian era, when travel by rail was a novel and exciting experience. The narrow space is filled with a sense of industry and purpose, as the clerks diligently serve customers through the windows on the right. The ticket office is a hive of activity, with pre-printed tickets for every destination neatly stored on large racks. The tickets, each bearing the name of a different town or city, are ready to be handed over to eager travellers. The clerks, dressed in suits and ties, are focused intently on their work, their expressions serious as they handle coins and issue tickets to the waiting customers. The interior of the ticket office is a study in efficiency and organization. The counter, with its ornate design, is the focal point of the room, where transactions take place. The narrow windows, which allow a glimpse into the bustling station beyond, add to the sense of movement and energy. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of railway travel and the important role that ticket clerks played in the transport system. The Edwardian era was a time of great change and innovation, and this image captures the spirit of that era, with its attention to detail and sense of purpose. The ticket office at London Bridge station may have been a workhouse of activity, but it was also a vital part of the railway network, connecting people to their destinations and bringing them closer together.
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