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Charing Cross, Custom Officers 1900
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Charing Cross, Custom Officers 1900
Custom Officers at Charing Cross station, London, luggage being examined from the port of Dover. Date: 1900
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Awaiting Cases Charing Custom Dover Examination Examined Luggage Office Officers
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Charing Cross Station in London in the year 1900. The focus of the image is on the custom officers, diligently examining luggage and cases brought in from the port of Dover. The railway station, a hub of transportation and travel, is shown in its exterior glory with steam trains in the background, ready to whisk passengers away to their respective destinations. The custom officers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are seen meticulously going through each piece of luggage with great care and attention. The luggage, some in pristine condition and others showing signs of wear and tear, are piled up on the platform, awaiting their turn for examination. The officers' stern expressions and the seriousness of the task at hand convey the importance of the role they played in safeguarding the country from potential threats, while also ensuring that legitimate travelers were not unnecessarily delayed. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era when travel by train was a significant event and the role of custom officers was crucial in maintaining the security and order of the country. The image also highlights the intricacies of the transportation system during the 1900s, with the railway station serving as a critical link between the port and the rest of the country.
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