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Opening of the Dutch-Rhenish Railway (engraving)
1608080 Opening of the Dutch-Rhenish Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Dutch-Rhenish Railway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 August 1855.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22547898
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
High Street Opening Rotterdam Benelux Countries Dutch Netherlands Hollander Hollanders Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch The Netherland
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This engraving captures the historic moment of the Opening of the Dutch-Rhenish Railway in 1855. The image showcases a bustling scene at Hoog Strass, a temporary station in Holland, as people eagerly gather to witness this monumental event. Street scenes come alive with boats lining the nearby waterways and high street filled with excited onlookers. The Dutch-Rhenish Railway was a significant development for both Rotterdam and the Netherlands as it revolutionized transportation within the Benelux countries and Europe. This mode of transport brought about new possibilities for passenger transportation, connecting cities and facilitating trade across borders. In this print, we see an English School's interpretation of this grand occasion featured in The Illustrated London News. The attention to detail is remarkable, capturing not only the excitement but also showcasing various means of transport available during that era. As we delve into this artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back in time to experience firsthand how railways transformed societies by providing efficient travel options. It serves as a reminder of our rich history and how advancements in transportation have shaped our modern world.
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