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Sunny Ramsgate, South Eastern & Chatham Railway poster, 1908

Poster produced for the South Eastern & Chatham Railway, promoting rail travel from Paris Nord station to London, via the seaside resort of Ramsgate, Kent. Fashionably dressed men and women are shown strolling on the promenade, with the beach, sea and town buildings seen in the background. Features advertised include military bands, concerts and golf links. Timetable details are given in French, beneath the image

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Lancaster Castle, BR (LMR) poster, 1950

Poster produced for British Railways (BR), London Midland Region (LMR), promoting rail travel to Lancaster Castle in Lancashire, showing a view of the castle, which includes an 11th century Norman keep, and later medieval additions initiated by John of Gaunt. Elizabeth I added fortifications to the castle as a defence against the Spanish Armada. Artwork by Kenneth Steel. Printed by Stafford & Co Ltd, Netherfield, Nottingham

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