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Fine Art Print : Preteign Station, Wales, 1959
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Preteign Station, Wales, 1959
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders. This image show the station buildings and was taken in 1959 after passenger services had ceased. Presteign station opened in 1875 and closed to passengers in the early 1950s after a national coal shortage and general decline in passenger numbers. The station remained open for goods traffic until 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 18997594
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950s 1959 Powys Station Station Building Wales Presteigne Radnorshire
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Presteigne Station, Wales, 1959 from the STEAM Museum of the GWR collection. This captivating image transports you to a bygone era, showcasing the historic station buildings as they once were, after the cessation of passenger services in 1959. A must-have for railway enthusiasts and lovers of nostalgia, this fine art print beautifully preserves a piece of history for your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.2cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing a glimpse into the past, this vintage print takes us back to Preteign Station in Presteigne, Wales, circa 1959. The image showcases the station buildings standing proudly against the backdrop of the Welsh borders. A haunting reminder of a bygone era, this photograph was taken after passenger services had ceased at the station. Presteign Station first opened its doors to passengers in 1875 and served as a vital transportation hub for both locals and visitors alike. However, due to a national coal shortage and dwindling numbers of passengers during the early 1950s, it sadly closed its doors to those seeking passage. Despite no longer welcoming travelers on board, Preteign Station continued its operations for goods traffic until 1964. This testament to resilience stands as a symbol of an era when railways were at their peak and played an integral role in connecting communities across Wales. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an age where steam engines chugged along these tracks with purpose and determination. It serves as a poignant reminder of our ever-evolving world while paying homage to the rich history that once thrived within these walls. This print from STEAM Museum of GWR brings forth nostalgia for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike – reminding us all that even though stations may close their doors, their stories continue echoing through time.
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