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Kington Station, Herefordshire, July 1957
A view of Kington station in Herefordshire, July 1957, showing the platforms and the stone-built station building.
Kington station opened in 1875. Passenger services ceased in 1955, with the station fully closing in 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 11242912
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s 1957 Herefordshire July Platform Station Station Building Kington
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the picturesque Kington Station in Herefordshire, captured in this vintage print from July 1957. The image showcases the charming platforms and the magnificent stone-built station building that stood as a testament to Victorian architecture. Kington Station, which first opened its doors to passengers in 1875, was once a bustling hub of activity. However, by 1955 passenger services had ceased, leaving only memories of the comings and goings of trains and travelers. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of an era gone by. The station's closure in 1964 marked the end of an era for Kington and its surrounding communities. Yet through this photo print, we are transported back to a time when steam engines chugged along these tracks and people eagerly awaited their arrival or departure. The black-and-white composition captures not just the physical structures but also evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. It is a glimpse into an age where train travel was at its peak, connecting towns and cities across Britain. This piece from STEAM Museum of GWR allows us to appreciate both the architectural beauty of Kington Station and its historical significance within Herefordshire's transportation heritage.
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