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Centenary Pageant - Stockton and Darlington Railway
Centenary of British Rail Transportation Pageant - Stockton and Darlington Railway - visit by the Duke and Duchess of York - July, 1925. Date: 1925
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Anniversary Camera Cameraman Centenary Darlington Development Duchess Engines Filming Loco Locomotive Locomotives Miles Movie Railways Sixth Stephensons Stockton Track Tracks Trains Years 1925 Albert Elizabeth
20x30 inch Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite Centenary Pageant poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the grandeur of the Centenary of British Rail Transportation Pageant held in July 1925. Witness the Duke and Duchess of York's visit to this iconic railway, a significant moment in transportation history. Add this vintage print to your decor, and let the nostalgia and charm of yesteryears enliven your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.8cm x 45.4cm (30.2" x 17.9")
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in transport history as the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, visit Stockton-on-Tees in July 1925 for the Centenary Pageant of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The railway, a pioneer in British railway development, marked its 100th anniversary with a grand procession of steam locomotives, showcasing the progress and innovation of rail transport over the past century. The Duke and Duchess, accompanied by their young daughter, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), are seen here inspecting the locomotive number 6, one of the historic engines that played a crucial role in the railway's early success. The locomotive, designed by George Stephenson, is a testament to the engineering prowess of the era and the beginning of the steam age in transportation. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, with the Duke and Duchess dressed in formal attire, and the crowd gathered to witness the royal visit. The railway tracks stretch out behind them, symbolizing the miles of progress made in rail transport over the past century. The scene is captured on film, a nod to the burgeoning film and movie industry of the 1920s. A cameraman, with his bulky equipment, stands to the side, documenting the historic event for posterity. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the centenary celebration, which marked a pivotal moment in the development of British rail transport and the beginning of a new era in travel and transportation.
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