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Abandoned rural branch line signal box
Abandoned rural branch line signal box, Worcestershire, England. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd
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Media ID 1885611
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1957 Abandoned Budd Control Controlling Dust Infrastructure Lever Levers Norman Points Reflection Responsibility Rubbish Signal Synge System Track Waller Windows Worcestershire Worcs
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
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 captures the eerie beauty of an abandoned rural branch line signal box in Worcestershire, England. The image, taken by Norman Synge Waller Budd in 1957, transports viewers back to a time when this structure played a crucial role in controlling the flow of trains along the railway system.
The dilapidated building stands as a reminder of a bygone era, with its dusty windows and rusted levers telling stories of days long past. The reflection of the surrounding countryside adds to the sense of isolation and neglect that now surrounds this once bustling hub of activity.
As we gaze upon this historical relic, we are reminded of the importance that infrastructure like this signal box once held in keeping our transport systems running smoothly. It is a poignant reminder that progress often comes at a cost, leaving behind remnants of our past for us to ponder and reflect upon.
Through Norman Synge Waller Budd's lens, we are given a glimpse into a world where responsibility for controlling the movement of trains rested on the shoulders of those who manned these boxes. This photograph serves as both a testament to our rich railway history and as a hauntingly beautiful piece of art capturing the essence of abandonment and decay.
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