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Poster Print : The Trench-to-Town Express by A. C. Michael
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The Trench-to-Town Express by A. C. Michael
A busy scene at Victoria Station, London during 1915 showing a soldiers train bringing officers and men on furlough (leave) from the war zone to home
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Media ID 4475033
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Blighty Busy Home Coming Leave Matania Meeting Platform Stations Furlough
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of poster prints, featuring the captivating artwork "The Trench-to-Town Express by A. C. Michael" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to Victoria Station, London during 1915. Witness the bustling scene as soldiers, weary from the battlefield, disembark from the train bringing them on furlough from the war zone. The platform comes alive with the reunion of families and friends, as the soldiers head home to the comforts of civilian life once again. Add this historic and moving poster print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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, titled "The Trench-to-Town Express" by A.C. Michael, captures a bustling scene at Victoria Station in London during 1915. Amidst the chaos of the crowded platform, soldiers in uniforms, some with weary expressions, others filled with excitement and relief, gather to board a train that will carry them from the war zone to their hometowns. The train, a symbol of hope and connection to loved ones, is a stark contrast to the harsh realities of the battlefield. The historical significance of this image lies in the fact that it depicts a soldiers' train bringing officers and men on furlough, or leave, during World War I. Furloughs were a precious respite for soldiers, allowing them to briefly escape the horrors of the front lines and reconnect with their families and communities. The term "Blighty," a colloquialism used by British soldiers during the war, referred to England or any place considered safe and familiar. The busy platform at Victoria Station is a testament to the great human endeavor to bring comfort and solace to those who were far from home. The scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and joy, as soldiers embrace their loved ones and prepare to embark on the journey back to their normal lives. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the enduring power of the human spirit to persevere and find hope in the face of adversity.
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