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Poster Print : Looking West from Swindon Junction Station, 1950
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Looking West from Swindon Junction Station, 1950
A view of the tracks towards Swindon Works, looking west from Swindon Junction station in 1950. The church spire of St Marks Church in the Railway Village can be seen in the distance and the GWR drawing offices are on the right
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 8515729
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950 1950s Church Permanent Way Swindon Swindon Junction Swindon Works Track Tracks Wiltshire Church Spire St Marks Church
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning "Looking West from Swindon Junction Station, 1950" poster print from Media Storehouse and the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway. This evocative image transports you to a bygone era, capturing the essence of Swindon Junction Station in 1950. Gaze upon the tracks leading towards Swindon Works as the sun sets in the distance. The distinctive church spire of St Marks Church in the Railway Village stands tall against the horizon, adding a sense of history and tradition to this captivating scene. Bring the magic of steam train travel and the rich heritage of the Great Western Railway into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality 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 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) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1950, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of Swindon Junction Station. The image captures a mesmerizing view of the tracks stretching towards Swindon Works, evoking a sense of nostalgia for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. In the distance, one's eyes are drawn to the majestic church spire of St Marks Church in the Railway Village. Its presence adds an ethereal touch to this industrial landscape, reminding us that amidst progress and innovation, faith still stood tall. On the right side of the frame, we catch sight of the GWR drawing offices. These buildings served as hubs for creativity and engineering brilliance during their time. They were witness to countless designs that shaped Britain's railway heritage. The photograph beautifully encapsulates an era when steam trains ruled these tracks with power and elegance. It transports us back to a time when Swindon was at its peak as a hub for locomotive manufacturing. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging sound echoing through our minds and feel a gentle breeze carrying whispers from passengers waiting on platforms long gone. This print is not just an image; it is an invitation to step into history and embark on a journey through Wiltshire's rich railway past.
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