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Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge, c.1836 (hand coloured engraving)
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Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge, c.1836 (hand coloured engraving)
7424480 Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge, c.1836 (hand coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 18x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Drawn and Engraved for Bell's Life in London Sporting Chronicle. View of London showing man, woman and boy standing on balcony in foreground looking towards railway in middle distance, the man is looking through a telescope. A steam locomotive and train are crossing railway viaduct in middle distance, and London Bridge Station and St. Olave's Girl's School in middle distance. The London and Greenwich Railway (L&GR) was opened in London between 1836 and 1838. It ran along a four-mile long viaduct from Tooley Street on the south side of London Bridge and was the first steam railway in the capital, the first to be built specifically for passengers, and the first entirely elevated railway.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Bird's-eye view of the Grand Entrance to the Greenwich Railway, next London Bridge" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into 19th-century London. Measuring 18x26 cm, this print is housed in the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK. The scene depicted showcases a bustling cityscape with intricate details that transport viewers back in time. In the foreground stands a man, woman, and boy on a balcony overlooking the grand entrance to the Greenwich Railway. The man intently peers through a telescope as if captivated by the marvels of modern transportation unfolding before him. In the middle distance lies an impressive railway viaduct where a steam locomotive and train gracefully traverse its tracks. This sight would have been awe-inspiring for contemporary observers who witnessed history being made as they marveled at one of London's first steam railways built specifically for passengers. Further along this vibrant panorama are notable landmarks such as London Bridge Station and St. Olave's Girl's School. These architectural gems add depth and character to an already picturesque tableau. The significance of this artwork cannot be overstated; it captures not only an important moment in transportation history but also provides us with valuable insights into daily life during this era. As we gaze upon this exquisite print from Bridgeman Images' Elton Collection, we are transported back to c. 1836 when innovation was shaping cities like never before.
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