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Poster Print : Swindon Town Station, c. 1960
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Swindon Town Station, c. 1960
This station was originally on the Midland and South Western Junction Railway and was situated in Swindons Old Town. Seen here with a BR Southern Region locomotive.
The station opened in 1881 and closed to passengers in 1961
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 447347
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1960 Station Swindon Wiltshire
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich history of Swindon Town Station with this captivating poster print from Media Storehouse and the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway. This vintage image, captured around 1960, showcases the station's historic charm as it was once situated in Swindon's Old Town on the Midland and South Western Junction Railway. Witness the beauty of a bygone era with a BR Southern Region locomotive gracefully parked at the platform, adding to the authenticity of this timeless photograph. Bring a piece of Swindon's railway heritage into your home or office and transport yourself back in time with this exquisite poster print.
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures Swindon Town Station in Wiltshire, England, as it looked around 1960. The station, situated in Swindon's Old Town, was originally part of the Midland and South Western Junction Railway and opened its doors to passengers in 1881. In this image, a British Rail Southern Region locomotive stands proudly at the platform, its steam billowing into the crisp autumn air. The station building, with its red-brick facade and ornate detailing, stands tall and imposing against the grey sky. Passengers, bundled up against the chill, can be seen milling about on the platform, some waiting for their trains while others bid farewell to loved ones. The scene is a poignant reminder of a bygone era in transport history. Swindon Town Station closed to passengers in 1961, a victim of the modernisation and electrification of the railway network. Today, this historic station is preserved at the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, where it serves as a reminder of the rich railway heritage of Swindon and the surrounding area." "The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when steam trains ruled the rails and travel by train was a more leisurely, romantic experience. It also highlights the importance of preserving our heritage, so that future generations can learn from and be inspired by the past." "Swindon Town Station, with its unique character and historical significance, continues to captivate and intrigue rail enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of the railway and the memories it holds for so many people.
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