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Passengers claiming luggage at Liverpool Railway Station, 18
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Passengers claiming luggage at Liverpool Railway Station, 18
Engraving of the crowded Liverpool railway station, with children sitting on baggage in the foreground, and a huge luggage trolley holding hundreds of trunks in the background. These passengers were mostly emigrants, about to board a steamship for Canada
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1884 Back Ground Baggage Claiming Crowded Emigrants Foreground Huge Hundreds Liverpool Luggage Passengers Steam Ship Trolley Trunks
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This engraving captures the bustling scene at Liverpool Railway Station in 1884, as passengers eagerly claim their luggage before boarding steamships bound for Canada. The crowded station is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement, as families and individuals prepare to embark on a new life in a far-off land. In the foreground, children sit amongst piles of baggage, their curious eyes taking in the chaos around them. In the background, a massive luggage trolley holds hundreds of trunks, each one filled with the hopes and dreams of those about to begin their journey. Liverpool was a major port of embarkation for emigrants heading to North America, and this engraving provides a glimpse into the chaotic yet hopeful atmosphere of the time. The passengers, mostly emigrants, are a diverse group, reflecting the many nationalities and backgrounds of those seeking a new start in Canada. The steamships that would take them across the Atlantic were a vital link in the global migration process, connecting Europe to the New World and shaping the demographic makeup of countries like Canada. This historical image is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the statistics and facts of migration, and the determination and resilience of those who left their homes in search of a better future. The engraving also highlights the importance of transportation infrastructure, such as railways and steamships, in facilitating the movement of people and goods across vast distances, and the role they played in shaping the world we know today.
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