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Canvas Print : Laying gravel before the opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. Before March 1899
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Laying gravel before the opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. Before March 1899
A view of Padstow railway station with gravel being laid by horse and cart prior to its opening on the 27th March 1899. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway and was operated by the London and South Western Railway. Photographer: A. Bowen
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Media ID 12491611
© From the collection of the RIC
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring a captivating historical image of Padstow railway station in Cornwall. This exquisite print showcases a scene from before March 1899, as horse and carts lay the final gravel before the station's grand opening on the 27th of that month. As the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway, Padstow station holds significant historical value. Bring this intriguing piece of Cornwall's rich railway heritage into your home or office and relive the past with our premium canvas print, expertly crafted to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this timeless photograph from the Royal Cornwall Museum.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print transports us back to a significant moment in history - the preparation of Padstow railway station in Cornwall. Taken before March 1899 by photographer A. Bowen, this image captures the meticulous process of laying gravel before the grand opening on March 27th that same year. In this snapshot, we see a scene bustling with activity. Men diligently work alongside a horse-drawn cart, carefully spreading gravel along the tracks that will soon welcome trains and passengers alike. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation as every detail is attended to prior to the inaugural journey. The station itself stands proudly in the background, its Victorian architecture exuding an air of elegance and importance. Tall trees frame the scene, adding a touch of natural beauty to this man-made marvel. A gentleman can be seen overseeing operations from afar, ensuring everything runs smoothly for this monumental occasion. Behind him lies a charming house nestled amongst verdant surroundings - perhaps belonging to one of those involved in bringing this railway dream into reality. This photograph serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and progress during the Victorian era and as a reminder of how transportation has shaped our lives over time. It encapsulates not only the physical construction but also represents hope for future connections between communities through rail travel. Preserved by Royal Cornwall Museum, this remarkable image offers us an intriguing glimpse into our past while celebrating Cornwall's rich heritage and its contribution to Britain's extensive railway network under Great Western Railway (GWR) management.
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