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Newspaper Train on Platform 4 at Paddington Station, 1937
An image showing Paddington station staff on Platform 4 receiving the daily newspapers from the 12.50am Newspaper Train, 1937
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 413770
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930s 1937 London Paddington Staff Station Early Morning Platform 4
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
This print transports us back to the bustling Paddington Station in 1937. The image captures a significant moment in time, as the station staff eagerly await the arrival of the 12.50am Newspaper Train on Platform 4. In the dimly lit night, these dedicated individuals are ready to receive their daily dose of news from London and beyond. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation and camaraderie among the staff members, who stand shoulder to shoulder on the platform. Their uniforms proudly display their affiliation with one of Britain's most iconic railway companies - GWR (Great Western Railway). As they patiently wait for this vital train, their faces reveal a mix of exhaustion from working through the early hours and excitement at being part of such an important operation. In this snapshot frozen in time, we catch a glimpse into how newspapers were distributed across London during this era. The newspaper bundles are neatly stacked on trolleys beside each staff member, waiting to be swiftly unloaded onto awaiting carts or vans for distribution throughout the city. This photograph not only showcases Paddington Station's historical significance but also pays tribute to those unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to ensure that Londoners woke up every morning with fresh news delivered right at their doorstep. It serves as a reminder of how technology has evolved over time while highlighting our shared human need for information even in bygone eras like the 1930s.
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