Poster Print : Euston Station 1950
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Euston Station 1950
People wait for their trains at Euston station Date: 26 September 1950
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Media ID 14295411
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1950 Benches Cafe Euston Passengers Trains Wait Waiting
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Euston Station 1950 poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to September 26, 1950, as people wait patiently for their trains at the iconic Euston Station. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this beautifully preserved piece of the past.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Euston Station on 26 September 1950. The image transports us back in time to an era of traditional rail travel in Britain. People of all ages and backgrounds are seen waiting patiently for their trains, some sitting on benches, others leaning against the walls or chatting with friends. The station's spacious waiting room, with its high ceilings and large windows, offers a respite from the hustle and bustle, while the nearby cafe beckons with the promise of a hot drink or a quick snack. Euston Station, one of London's major transport hubs, was a hive of activity in the 1950s. The railway network was the backbone of the British transport system, connecting people and communities across the country. The scene depicted in this photograph is a testament to the importance of rail travel during that period, as well as the social fabric of the time. The photograph's composition is masterful, with the diagonal lines of the benches and the tracks leading the eye through the image, while the natural light streaming in from the windows adds depth and texture. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the fashion and style of the time, with passengers wearing hats, coats, and suits, reflecting the formal dress code of the era. This photograph is a precious document of a bygone age, capturing the essence of a time when travel was an adventure, and the journey was just as important as the destination. It is a poignant reminder of the role that rail travel played in shaping the social and cultural fabric of Britain in the mid-20th century.
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