Dashing to give train passenger his change

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Dashing to give train passenger his change

Urgent - a frantic newspaper boy dashes along the platform to give an elderly train passenger his change for the paper he has purchased. The postcard was part of a series which highlighted the intended gist of the message to be sent, in this case an urgent one! Date: circa 1904

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Media ID 11552770

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Attendant Change Dashing Departing Departure Elderly Lance Leaving Newspaper Platform Porter Purchased Running Runs Seller Thackeray Urgency Urgent Waving Dashes Frantic

EDITORS COMMENTS
Circa 1904: A Moment of Kindness and Urgency on the Rail Platform This photograph captures a poignant moment in railway history, as a frantic newspaper boy named Lance dashes along the platform at a bustling train station. With a determined expression and a white flag in hand, he urgently tries to catch up with an elderly train passenger, Mr. Thackeray, who is about to depart on the approaching train. Mr. Thackeray, an elderly gentleman, has just purchased a newspaper from Lance but seems to have been momentarily distracted or lost in thought, unaware that the boy has given him the wrong change. Realizing his mistake, Lance, in a heroic effort, leaves no stone unturned to rectify it before the train departs. The scene is filled with a sense of urgency and importance, as the train's whistle blares in the background, signaling its imminent departure. The porter and station attendant, both standing by, watch the unfolding drama with concern, ready to assist if needed. This photograph, taken circa 1904, is a testament to the human spirit and the importance of honesty and integrity, even in the hustle and bustle of a busy train station. The image is part of a series that highlights the intended gist of the message to be sent, in this case, an urgent one. The series, which includes various scenes from the world of transport and rail, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of transportation and the everyday lives of people during this era.

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