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Popular Fiction Illustrated - The Eternal City
Popular Fiction Illustrated - The Eternal City by Hall Caine. Businessmen head on their regular train commute from the suburbs (or beyond) into London eyes-front, expressions-fixed, emotion left at home... Date: 1905
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Popular Fiction Illustrated: The Eternal City - A Snapshot of Daily Life in Early 1900s London Commute This image, titled "Popular Fiction Illustrated: The Eternal City," is a window into the daily grind of commuting in London during the early 1900s. The photograph, taken in 1905, depicts a group of businessmen on their regular train commute from the suburbs and beyond into the city. Their eyes are fixed forward, expressions stony and non-communicative, as they leave their emotions at home. The scene is set on a train, with the windows revealing a blur of passing scenery, suggesting the sense of haste and urgency that characterized the daily commute. The businessmen, dressed in their formal attire, appear dour and focused, their faces etched with the weariness of long hours spent at work. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the monotony and routine of urban life during this period. The title "The Eternal City" adds an air of melancholy, emphasizing the sense of timelessness and repetition that defined the daily commute for these men. The image is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve moments in history. It offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of a bygone era and shedding light on the daily lives of ordinary people. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, was published in Popular Fiction Illustrated, a weekly magazine that featured illustrated stories and was popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The magazine's focus on storytelling and visual imagery makes this photograph a fitting representation of its content and ethos.
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