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Poster Print : Rail Crash EAW047081
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Rail Crash EAW047081
The aftermath of the Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash, Wealdstone. A locomotive lies on its side and mangled carriages are strewn about. The recovery operation is beginning with a crane onsite and crowds of onlookers. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd on 8th October 1952
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Media ID 14054838
© Historic England Archive
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic railway disaster poster prints, featuring the poignant image "Rail Crash EAW047081" from the Historic England Archive. Witness the aftermath of the Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash in Wealdstone, where a locomotive lies on its side and mangled carriages are scattered about. This evocative poster transport you back in time, offering a haunting reminder of the past and the human cost of progress. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of railway history into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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This print from Historic England Archive takes us back to a fateful day in history - the aftermath of the Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash. The image, captured on 8th October 1952 by Aerofilms Ltd, offers a bird's-eye view of the devastating scene that unfolded in Wealdstone. In this hauntingly powerful photograph, we witness the sheer destruction caused by the tragic accident. A locomotive lies helplessly on its side, its once-mighty presence now reduced to a twisted metal carcass. Mangled carriages are scattered haphazardly around it, bearing witness to the immense force that tore through their fragile frames. As recovery operations commence, a crane stands tall amidst the wreckage, ready to lift and salvage what remains of these shattered vehicles. Onlookers gather nearby, their faces etched with shock and disbelief at the magnitude of this disaster. Their presence serves as a reminder of how such calamities can captivate communities and unite them in shared grief. This photograph not only freezes an unforgettable moment in time but also serves as a poignant testament to human vulnerability when confronted with tragedy. It reminds us of our collective duty to prioritize safety and ensure that such catastrophic events become increasingly rare occurrences within our modern transportation systems. Through this remarkable aerial perspective captured by Historic England Archive's lens, we are transported back over six decades ago into an era where devastation met resilience head-on – forever leaving an indelible mark on both local history and national
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