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Photographic Print : Esher station on the Southern Railway, Surrey, c. 1940
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Esher station on the Southern Railway, Surrey, c. 1940
Esher (for Sandown Park) station on the Southern Railway, Surrey, c.1940. The station name is being blanked out due to threat of enemy invasion
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Media ID 8340779
© National Railway Museum / Science & Society Picture Libr
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from the National Railway Museum, captures Esher station on the Southern Railway in Surrey around 1940. A fascinating snapshot of history, this print shows the station with a distinctive wartime look, featuring blacked-out station name due to the threat of enemy invasion. Add character and charm to your home or office decor with this authentic piece of railway history.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the year 1940, amidst the turmoil of World War II. Here we find ourselves at Esher station on the Southern Railway in Surrey, a place that witnessed both ordinary commuters and extraordinary events during this tumultuous period. The image portrays an eerie atmosphere as we see the station name being blanked out, a poignant reminder of the constant threat posed by enemy invasion. In these uncertain times, it was crucial for authorities to take precautionary measures to protect their citizens and vital infrastructure. This photograph encapsulates one such measure taken by British authorities during wartime. By obscuring the station's name from view, they aimed to prevent potential invaders from gathering intelligence or targeting strategic locations. Yet despite this air of secrecy and tension, life continued at Esher station. Passengers would have hurriedly boarded trains bound for various destinations while soldiers may have bid farewell to loved ones before departing for battlefields far away. Today, this print serves as a powerful historical artifact preserved by the National Railway Museum. It not only captures a specific moment frozen in time but also symbolizes the resilience and determination displayed by communities throughout Britain during one of its darkest hours.
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