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The New Junction, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
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The New Junction, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The New Junction, 1888. The two pointsmen are Sir William Harcourt and Spencer Cavendish Hartington. Recently, two railways lines had combined at a key junction to put in a state of the art signalbox. However, the amount of levers threatens to pose a real difficulty, as does the fact that each of the railway lines has its own man in the box. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 28, 1888
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Media ID 14832047
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Heritage Image Partnership John Tenniel Joseph Swain Lever Signal Box Signalman Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel Signal Station
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This print captures the bustling scene at The New Junction in 1888, as depicted by artists Joseph Swain and John Tenniel. The artwork humorously portrays the challenges faced by Sir William Harcourt and Spencer Cavendish Hartington, who are portrayed as two pointsmen in this satirical caricature. The New Junction had recently witnessed the merging of two railway lines, resulting in a state-of-the-art signalbox. However, the sheer number of levers within the box poses a real difficulty for these men. Adding to their predicament is the fact that each railway line has its own representative man inside the box. The image reflects both the transportation advancements of the 19th century and highlights an issue with overstaffing within this particular junction. With intricate details etched into every corner of this engraving, it serves as a historical testament to an era when rail travel was expanding rapidly. Through this print, Swain and Tenniel offer a glimpse into daily life during that time period while also providing social commentary on occupation and job distribution. This heritage image partnership showcases their artistic prowess in capturing not only physical features but also societal nuances through satire. Overall, "The New Junction" print stands as a captivating piece that invites viewers to explore both its visual intricacies and underlying messages about transportation systems and employment dynamics in 19th-century Britain.
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