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Photographic Print : Preteign Station, Wales, 1961
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Preteign Station, Wales, 1961
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders. Taken in 1961 after the station closed to passenger services, the image is looking down platform to the goods shed. Presteign station opened in 1875 and closed to passengers in the early 1950s after a national coal shortage and general decline in passenger numbers. The station remained open for goods traffic until 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 18997596
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1960s Goods Shed Powys Station Wales 1961 Presteigne
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Discover the rich history of Presteigne with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, taken at Preteign Station in 1961. This vintage image, sourced from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, captures the station in a bygone era, after it had closed to passenger services. The photo offers a unique perspective, looking down the platform towards the goods shed, providing a glimpse into the past of this historic Welsh border town. Bring the nostalgia of yesteryears into your home or office with this beautifully printed photograph from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 22.7cm (14.8" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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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Captured in 1961, this print showcases the nostalgic charm of Preteign Station in Presteigne, Wales. Once a bustling hub for passengers traveling along the Welsh borders, the station had sadly closed its doors to passenger services by this time. The image offers a glimpse down the platform towards the goods shed, which stands as a reminder of the station's former glory. Presteign Station first welcomed travelers in 1875 but faced challenges during the early 1950s due to a national coal shortage and declining passenger numbers. As a result, it ceased operating as a passenger station while continuing to serve as an important hub for goods traffic until 1964. The photograph evokes feelings of nostalgia and curiosity about what life was like during that era. The architecture of the station buildings adds character to the scene, transporting viewers back to simpler times when steam trains were at their peak. This snapshot from STEAM Museum of GWR not only preserves history but also invites us to reflect on how transportation has evolved over time. It serves as a poignant reminder of how even once-thriving stations can become silent witnesses to changing times.
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