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Premium Framed Print : Opening ceremony of the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, January 1898
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Opening ceremony of the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, January 1898
A view of the Opening Ceremony at Yealmpton Station on the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, Devon in January 1898
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 8692259
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Crowd Devon Passengers People Railway Victorian Opening
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"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 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" 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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the grand opening ceremony of the Plymouth to Yealmpton Line, which took place in January 1898. The image captures a momentous occasion at Yealmpton Station in Devon, where a bustling crowd has gathered to witness this remarkable event. The scene is filled with an air of excitement as Victorian-era men and women don their finest attire, showcasing the fashion trends of the time. Gentlemen can be seen sporting top hats and tailcoats, while ladies elegantly flaunt their extravagant gowns and elaborate hats. It's a true reflection of the refined style that characterized this era. Passengers eagerly await their first journey on this newly inaugurated railway line, eager to experience its modern convenience and efficiency. The platform is abuzz with activity as people converse animatedly, perhaps discussing the significance of this milestone for both Plymouth and Yealmpton. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the sense of anticipation that permeates through every corner of Yealmpton Station. One can almost feel the palpable energy radiating from each individual present at this historic moment. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history preserved by STEAM Museum of GWR, we are transported back over a century ago when railways were revolutionizing transportation across Britain. This image serves as a testament to human progress and innovation while reminding us how far we have come since those early days of rail travel.
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