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Two very different triumphs of British design from 1933
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Two very different triumphs of British design from 1933
Two very different triumphs of British design from 1933: Sir Giles Gilbert ScottOs former Battersea Power Station and Sir William StanierOs Princess Royal class No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth snaking into London Victoria from Liverpool Lime Street, in 2003. Princess Elizabeth holds the steam speed record for the fastest run from London to Glasgow and return, achieved in November 1936. This was a test for the proposed Coronation Scot streamlined train which after introduction never exceeded LizzieOs record. Princess Elizabeth steaming into Victoria after making the journey from Liverpool. Battersea Power Station can be seen in the background
Circa 1990
Alisdair MacDonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
CD*6137750
Media ID 21492858
© Mirrorpix
Engine Power Station Railway Steam Train
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This print takes us back to the year 1933, showcasing two remarkable examples of British design. In the foreground, we witness Sir William Stanier's magnificent Princess Royal class No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth gracefully snaking into London Victoria from Liverpool Lime Street in 2003. This iconic steam engine holds a special place in history as it achieved the steam speed record for the fastest run from London to Glasgow and return in November 1936. Its exceptional performance served as a crucial test for the proposed Coronation Scot streamlined train, which never surpassed Princess Elizabeth's remarkable feat. As our eyes wander towards the background of this image, another triumph of British design comes into view - Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's former Battersea Power Station. The imposing structure stands tall against the sky, representing an era when power stations were not only functional but also architectural marvels. Transported back to circa 1990 through Alisdair MacDonald's lens, this photograph captures both beauty and engineering prowess. It serves as a reminder of Britain's rich heritage in both architecture and transportation innovation during that time period.
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