The Thursday Postcard Hunt Christmas theme ends with the prompt of Snowy or Manger scenes
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| The Family by Sergey Vsilyevich Ivanov (1864-1910) |
I have no holy family postcards but did find a family in the snow. Sergey Ivanov worked on this painting for many years and eventually completed it in 1907. One could weave many stories from this scene
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| Settle-Carlisle Line (Photograph - Peter Shaw) |
Steam and snow always a winning combination. To keep to the Christmas theme a steam Santa Express ran this year from Carlisle to the Christmas Market in York via this line however the photo shows the train running towards the city through a snowy Dentdale, home of the highest station in England. The scenic Settle-Carlisle line sees many special trains throughout the year and the one shown is the 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' being pulled by Loco number 777 'Sir Lamiel' built in 1925 (one of the King Arthur Class) and preserved as part of the UK National Collection but currently being overhauled for mainline running.
3 comments:
The family in the snow makes a perfect postcard for today's theme :)
I'm sure the scenery from that train would be lovely so long as you were far enough from the steam billowing out!
I am struck by the layers of heavy clothing these people are wearing. I had to look up Sergey to learn more. I never really think of these struggling times with so much colour!
great picture of the train! The family card is intriguing..
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