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Passengers waiting at Goldhawk Road Station in London during the railway strike, 1919, (1935)
Passengers waiting at Goldhawk Road Station in London during the railway strike, 1919, (1935). For nine days, from September 27 to October 6, the Great Railway Strike paralysed the countrys transport. The regular deliveries of newspapers was interrupted, and the resultant lack of news gave rise to many fantastic rumours. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]
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Media ID 19126030
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image of passengers waiting at Goldhawk Road Station in London during the railway strike of 1919 (reproduced from a 1935 Heritage Images photograph) tells a story of resilience and determination. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to a friend or loved one, this unique design is a timeless reminder of the power of perseverance. Add a personal touch with your own message inside and create a moment of nostalgic delight.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Passengers waiting at Goldhawk Road Station in London during the railway strike, 1919
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a moment frozen in time during the Great Railway Strike of 1919. As the nation's transport system came to a standstill for nine days, this image depicts the resilience and patience of passengers awaiting their trains at Goldhawk Road Station in London. Taken in 1935 as part of "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures" this photograph transports us back to an era marked by industrial action and social unrest. With newspapers unable to be delivered due to the strike, rumors ran rampant among these waiting passengers, fueling their imagination with fantastical tales. In this monochrome scene, we see a diverse group of British citizens united by their shared experience. Their expressions range from weariness to curiosity as they wait for news or simply pass the time. The electric train tracks overhead symbolize progress and modernity amidst a backdrop of uncertainty. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot captured by an unknown photographer, it serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity, life continues on its course. It is through such images that we gain insight into our past and appreciate how far transportation systems have evolved since those tumultuous times.
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