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Antique Framed Print : Clacton-on-Sea, BR poster, 1958
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Clacton-on-Sea, BR poster, 1958
Poster produced by British Railways to promote rail services to Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The poster shows a family building a sand castle on the beach. Artist unknown
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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.7cm x 37.1cm (8.9" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the summer of 1958, when British Railways sought to entice holidaymakers to the picturesque coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. The poster, skillfully created by an unknown artist, captures the essence of a perfect family day at the beach. As we gaze upon this vintage masterpiece, our eyes are drawn to a joyful scene unfolding before us. A happy family is engrossed in building a sandcastle on the glistening shores. The children's laughter fills the air as they meticulously shape their sandy creation while their parents watch with pride and contentment. The vibrant colors used in this artwork evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia. The azure sky stretches endlessly above them, contrasting beautifully with the golden sands beneath their feet. It is as if time stands still within this idyllic moment frozen in history. This poster serves not only as an advertisement for rail services but also as a window into an era where simple pleasures were cherished and shared amongst loved ones. It reminds us of carefree days spent basking under the sun's gentle rays and relishing every precious moment together. Preserved by National Railway Museum, this remarkable piece allows us to travel back through time and experience firsthand what it meant to be part of those halcyon days at Clacton-on-Sea – where families would gather along its magnificent coastlines, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
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