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Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Finalising railway applications for the Board of Trade: The scene was an animated one...But an hour remained, and yet some thirty individuals were in waiting with huge piles of parchment and the various necessary documents. Anxiety was depicted on every countenance - some fearing that, after all the labour and excitement they had undergone, they would not be able to complete the requisite formalities within the very limited time that remained. Eager inquiries were made from one to the other as to the opinion whether those who had actually arrived with their plans would be allowed to remain and complete the business after the hour of twelve had arrived, and various and amusing were the mutual recitals made of the " hairbreadth" escapes and daring doings of those entrusted with the task of lodging the respective plans. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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The captivating print titled "Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845" takes us back to a bustling scene filled with anticipation and anxiety. The image captures the final moments before the deadline for railway applications at the Board of Trade. Dozens of individuals are gathered in a tavern, surrounded by stacks of parchment and essential documents. An air of tension hangs heavy in the room as each person fears they may not complete their necessary formalities within the limited time remaining. Faces etched with worry reflect the collective anxiety that permeates through every corner. Conversations buzz around eagerly, as people inquire about whether those who have arrived with their plans will be allowed to stay past midnight to finish their business. Amidst this atmosphere charged with nervous energy, tales begin to circulate among these determined souls. They share stories of daring escapades and narrow escapes encountered during their mission to submit their respective plans. Laughter mingles with apprehension as amusing anecdotes are exchanged, providing brief respite from mounting stress. This evocative snapshot from "Illustrated London News" transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into an era where meticulous planning and last-minute rushes were part and parcel of securing railway applications. It serves as a testament to human resilience and determination when faced with daunting deadlines and bureaucratic hurdles.
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