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Long Hanborough Station Master BB69_05293
LONG HANBOROUGH RAILWAY STATION, West Oxfordshire. The Station Master and a guard standing on the platform of the small station, with a railway bridge visible in the background. A porter with a trolley is standing on the opposite platform. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1920
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Media ID 5108438
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating photograph "Long Hanborough Station Master BB69_05293" by Henry W Taunt from Historic England. Transport yourself back in time with this stunning image of a bustling railway station in West Oxfordshire. The Station Master and a guard are shown standing on the platform, greeting passengers with a sense of warmth and anticipation. In the background, a railway bridge adds to the sense of history and tradition. These beautifully designed greeting cards capture the essence of a bygone era, making them the perfect gift for railway enthusiasts, history lovers, or anyone who appreciates the charm of a well-crafted card. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with our Long Hanborough Station Master greeting cards.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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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Long Hanborough Railway Station, West Oxfordshire: A Snapshot of Rail Travel in the 1920s This evocative photograph, taken by Henry W. Taunt in 1920, captures the essence of a bygone era at Long Hanborough Railway Station in West Oxfordshire. The scene is one of quiet efficiency and orderly routine, as the station master and a guard stand on the platform, ready to attend to the needs of the passengers. The station master, smartly dressed in his uniform, exudes a sense of authority and calm, while the guard, with his cap in hand, looks intently at something off-camera. In the background, the distinctive arches of a railway bridge loom large, a testament to the engineering marvels of the age. The bridge, with its sturdy pillars and intricate ironwork, symbolizes the connectivity and mobility that the railway brought to the rural communities of England. On the opposite platform, a porter with a trolley stands, ready to help passengers with their luggage. His presence underscores the importance of the porter in the rail travel experience, providing a vital service that ensured a smooth and hassle-free journey for many. The photograph, taken by renowned local photographer Henry Taunt, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a railway station in the 1920s. It is a poignant reminder of the human element in the grand machinery of the railway system, and the essential role that stations and their staff played in the lives of travelers.
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