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Poster Print : A coffing has been laid beside the track at Coanwood Station on the Haltwhistle to Alston
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A coffing has been laid beside the track at Coanwood Station on the Haltwhistle to Alston
A coffing has been laid beside the track at Coanwood Station on the Haltwhistle to Alston line on 1st May, 1976, as it has been closed to passengers
NCJ
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21635715
© Mirrorpix
Coffin Journey Protest Public Transport Railway Sign Station Trains
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This nostalgic piece, sourced from Memory Lane Prints, transports you to Coanwood Station on the Haltwhistle to Alston line. Witness the intriguing sight of a coffing laid beside the track on 1st May, 1976, as the station was closed to passengers. Add this vintage railway print to your collection and bring the history of the railway into your home.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 1970s, capturing a poignant moment at Coanwood Station on the Haltwhistle to Alston line. On the 1st of May in 1976, a coffin was laid beside the track, symbolizing the closure of this once bustling station to passengers. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection as we witness an era when public transport played a vital role in connecting communities. The presence of the coffin serves as a powerful protest against this loss, highlighting how deeply intertwined railways were with people's lives and daily journeys. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see not only the physical object itself but also its symbolic significance. It represents more than just transportation; it embodies memories, connections, and perhaps even dreams that were abruptly halted by progress or changing times. The sign hanging above reads "Coanwood Station" reminding us of its former purpose and importance within the local community. Trains passing through may have once been filled with laughter, anticipation, or farewells from loved ones - now replaced by silence and emptiness. Through this photograph captured by NCJ (not mentioned if it is related to any company), we are transported back to an era where public transport held immense value for society. It prompts us to reflect on our own relationship with transportation today while honoring those who fought passionately for their beloved railway lines during times of change.
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