This iconic mid-19th-century engraving by Francis Holl (1815-1884) is after a work by William Powell Frith (1819-1909) and depicts the hustle and bustle of a Victorian railway station. It�s akin to a Dickensian novel and captures a fascinating snapshot of Victorian life.The train is set to depart for Scotland as porters wrestle with luggage, families say their farewells, and couples embrace before parting. Everywhere you look, there�s a story. In the foreground, towards the middle, do you see the lady bending to embrace her son? That�s Frith�s wife, Isabelle, and the artist himself is standing to her left. The young lad is holding a cricket bat and is probably heading back to school.While over on the right, a drama is unfolding as a criminal is apprehended by two Scotland Yard detectives. He�s about to flee across the border but they arrive with just minutes to spare.Frith was a master at large genre scenes and the original oil painting was met with much acclaim. It�s compa...