Premium Framed Print : District Railway line - London Underground - A sudden stop
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District Railway line - London Underground - A sudden stop
District Railway line - London Underground - A sudden stop! (see: 10176658) Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14402006
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bumping Falling Feet Hang Hanging Hangs Lifted Stop Stopped Strap Straps Sudden Suddenly Surprised Tube Underground
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from circa 1910, the District Railway line in London Underground comes to an abrupt halt, leaving passengers momentarily surprised and jolted. The sudden stop has lifted the feet of some passengers off the floor, their expressions displaying a mixture of surprise and apprehension. Others, quick to react, have grasped the overhead straps, hanging on for dear life as the train car comes to a complete standstill. The sudden jolt and bumping against one another have created a palpable sense of tension in the confined space of the train car. The District Railway line, a precursor to the modern London Underground system, was the world's first underground electric railway, opening in 1868. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when travel on the tube was a more rudimentary experience than it is today. The absence of modern conveniences such as air conditioning and comfortable seating makes the passengers' reactions to the sudden stop all the more understandable. Despite the unexpected interruption in their journey, the passengers remain relatively calm, a testament to their resilience and adaptability. The image captures a moment of collective unease, yet also one of solidarity, as they all hang on, waiting for the train to start moving once again. This photograph is a fascinating reminder of the early days of the London Underground and the unique challenges and experiences that came with traveling on the tube over a century ago.
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