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Bus service, Khewra, Punjab, British India
Bus service on a street in Khewra, a salt mining district in Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: 1933
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Media ID 14256677
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
1933 Luggage Mining Pakistan Punjab Roof Salt Turban Turbans
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Transport yourself back in time with our vintage greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring a captivating image of a bustling bus stop in Khewra, Punjab, British India (now Pakistan), circa 1933. This beautifully preserved photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online showcases the charm of bygone eras with a bus service scene that is sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Perfect for those with a love for history or travel, this unique greeting card is a thoughtful and engaging way to celebrate special occasions or simply brighten someone's day."
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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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of a bus stop in Khewra, a salt mining district located in the Punjab region of British India, in the year 1933. The image transports us back in time to the colonial era of the 1930s, a period marked by the expansion of transportation networks across the Indian subcontinent. The photograph shows a crowded street lined with onlookers and passengers, all eagerly awaiting the arrival of the next bus. Men dressed in turbans and traditional Indian attire can be seen carrying luggage and chatting amongst themselves, while others sit on the curb or lean against nearby walls. The bus, which is visible in the background, is filled with passengers, some of whom are perched on the roof to make room for more travelers. The bus service played a crucial role in connecting the remote salt mining district of Khewra with the rest of British India, facilitating the movement of people and goods. The rugged terrain and harsh climate of the region made transportation a significant challenge, but the British colonial administration invested heavily in infrastructure projects to overcome these obstacles. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of people in Khewra during the 1930s, a time when the region was under British rule. It also highlights the importance of transportation in bringing people and communities closer together, even in the most remote and challenging of locations.
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