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Construction of the London Underground: Shepherd's Bush station
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Construction of the London Underground: Shepherd's Bush station
Construction of the London Underground: Shepherd's Bush station Great Britain London, Shepherd's Bush Station. Date of Photograph:24/10/1897
Unidentified Author
FVQ-F-210405-0000
Media ID 33307086
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Industrial On The Tracks Railway Subway Tunnel Workyard By Land For Transportation
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This print takes us back in time to the construction of Shepherd's Bush station, a significant landmark in the development of London's iconic Underground network. The date on the photograph reads 24th October 1897, an era when transportation was undergoing a remarkable transformation. The image showcases the sheer magnitude of this engineering feat as workers laboriously construct tunnels beneath the bustling city streets. The railway tracks are visible, running through what appears to be a workyard filled with industrial equipment and materials. This snapshot captures both the grandeur and intricacy involved in creating such an essential structure for urban mobility. Intriguingly, amidst this scene of organized chaos, a lone male figure stands proudly on the tracks. His presence adds a human touch to this otherwise monumental endeavor, reminding us that it is people who make progress possible. The architecture of Shepherd's Bush station is not fully revealed in this particular shot; however, one can imagine its future splendor taking shape underground. It symbolizes innovation and modernity while also reflecting Victorian-era design sensibilities. Transportation plays a central role here – from the methodical construction techniques employed to create these subterranean passageways to envisioning how countless individuals will soon traverse them daily. This image encapsulates not only physical movement but also represents societal progress as London embraces new modes of travel. Authored by an unidentified photographer from Alinari, this print offers us a glimpse into history—an evocative reminder of how infrastructure shapes our cities and propels civilization forward.
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