Images Dated 20th February 2007

Taxi Rank at Paddington Station, 1934

This images shows the busy taxi rank at Paddington Station in 1934. Over 20 taxis are waiting along this stretch. By the 1930s most taxis were motor vehicles, but a lone horse drawn taxi can be seen in the centre

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Cab, Paddington, Taxi

New Swindon, 1847

Lithograph of New Swindon in 1847 with broad gauge locomotive, Fire Brand, in foreground.

Swindon Works can be seen to the right on the image, with the Railway Village to the left

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2 2 2, Broad Gauge, Swindon, Village

First Class Waiting Room at Paddington Station, 1912

First Class passengers were able to wait for their trains in the comfort of this waiting room. The room is quite luxurious with leather seats, mirrors and writing desks

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First Class, Paddington, Publicity, Waiting Room