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The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving)
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The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving)
1628756 The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 December 1901.
A Forestier); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22320642
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow
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. This engraving by Amedee Forestier depicts the chaos that ensued during a severe snowstorm in Glasgow. The image showcases the dramatic impact of nature's fury on essential communication services in the early 20th century. In this scene, we witness a bustling train station overwhelmed by heaps of snow and stranded travelers. Business hours are disrupted as workers struggle to unload mail and telegraph supplies from the trains. Despite being dressed in arctic costumes, their efforts seem futile against the relentless storm. Disappointed senders anxiously await news while a telegraph clerk attempts to salvage any remaining communications amidst the chaos. London mails lay idle, unable to reach their intended recipients due to this unforeseen interruption caused by Mother Nature's wrath. The image also captures Lord Overtoun, surrounded by newspapers reporting on this extraordinary event. His presence symbolizes both concern for those affected and an understanding of how vital uninterrupted communication is for society. As storm-stayed travelers experience unexpected delays in their journeys, they find solace in sharing stories with fellow passengers who have become temporary companions amidst these trying times. Forestier's engraving serves as a powerful reminder of how even our most advanced technologies can be thrown into disarray when faced with extreme weather conditions. It immortalizes an unforgettable moment when Scotland was brought to its knees under the weight of winter's might.
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