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Northern railway at Kings Cross junction 1861
Junction of the Great Northern railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan railway. Date: 1861
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Media ID 20161583
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1861 Junction Kings Metropolitan Tunnel Tunnels Underground
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the bustling railway hub of Kings Cross in 1861. Witness the junction of the Great Northern railway and the Metropolitan railway as steam engines and carriages fill the frame. Perfect for adding historical character to your home or office, this print is a must-have for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the bustling activity at the junction of the Great Northern Railway (GNR) and the Metropolitan Railway at Kings Cross in London during the year 1861. The image transports us back in time to the 1860s, an era of significant advancements in transport infrastructure. The scene is dominated by the Great Northern Railway's imposing locomotives, their powerful engines belching out plumes of smoke as they prepare for their next journey. The Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway, is also evident in the background, with its tunnel entrance visible on the right-hand side of the photograph. Construction work is in full swing at the junction, with workers toiling away to connect the two railways. The intricate network of tracks and signals can be seen, demonstrating the complex engineering required to manage the intersection of multiple railway lines. The hustle and bustle of activity at the junction is a testament to the rapid expansion of the railway network during this period. The Great Northern Railway, which began operations in 1854, connected London with the northern towns and cities, while the Metropolitan Railway, which opened in 1863, revolutionized urban transport with its underground tunnels. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a unique insight into the transport infrastructure of London during the 1860s. The juxtaposition of the above-ground railway and the underground tunnel construction highlights the ingenuity and innovation of the engineers and workers who built the railway network that would shape the future of transportation in the city and beyond.
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