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Cartoon, Clapham Junction Station, SW London
Cartoon, Metropolitan Prize Puzzles No.6, underground passage at Clapham Junction Station, SW London - a passenger can t remember which stairs to take, and has only two minutes before his train is due to leave. Now what was that platform number... ? Date: 1883
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1883 Arches Baggage Change Changing Choice Luggage Metropolitan Numbered Numbers Passage Passageway Passengers Puzzle Stairs Suburban Underground
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In the heart of South West London, at Clapham Junction Station in 1883, a passenger finds himself in a puzzling predicament. Surrounded by the labyrinthine network of arches and stairs that characterized Victorian-era suburban railways, he frantically searches for the correct set of steps to reach his train. With only two minutes remaining before his train departs, the pressure mounts as he struggles to recall the elusive platform number. The Metropolitan Prize Puzzles No.6, a captivating print from the annals of rail transport history, transports us back to an era when the intricacies of changing trains were a genuine challenge. The passenger, burdened with luggage, is but one of countless travelers who navigated the complex maze of stairs and passageways that crisscrossed the vast expanse of Clapham Junction Station. The intricate architectural details of the arches and archways, adorned with ornate decorations, serve as a stark reminder of the grandeur and elegance of the Victorian era. The long, dimly lit passageways, filled with the sounds of clattering trains and the murmurs of anxious passengers, evoke a sense of anticipation and excitement. As the passenger ponders his choice, the numbers on the platform signs blur together, adding to his confusion. The weight of his luggage and the ticking clock only intensify the urgency of his situation. The puzzle of which stairs to take, and which platform to reach, is a testament to the enduring allure of the past and the intricacies of the transport system that once defined London's suburban railways.
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