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Gatwick Airport - Where Trains Meet Planes, BR poster, 1987
Poster produced for British Railways (BR), Network SouthEast, promoting rail links to Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, showing a train travelling through the countryside, with a passenger aircraft seen flying in the background. Printed in England by Jubilee Screen
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Greetings Card (A5)
"Transport yourself back in time with our charming selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. This particular design features the iconic "Gatwick Airport - Where Trains Meet Planes, BR poster, 1987" by NRM/Pictorial Collection from the National Railway Museum. A classic promotional poster produced for British Railways (BR) and Network SouthEast, this vintage image captures the essence of travel in the late 1980s, showcasing a train smoothly passing through the countryside as it approaches Gatwick Airport in West Sussex. Perfect for the avid collector, transport enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the beauty of nostalgia, this greeting card is a thoughtful and unique way to send your best wishes. The exquisite detail and vibrant colours of the original poster are beautifully reproduced, making this card a true work of art. Send a piece of history with every message."
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.1cm x 21cm (5.2" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1987 takes us back in time to Gatwick Airport, where the worlds of trains and planes seamlessly converge. Produced by British Railways (BR) for Network SouthEast, this vintage poster was designed to promote the convenient rail links to Gatwick Airport in West Sussex. The picturesque countryside serves as a stunning backdrop as a train gracefully traverses through it, while an elegant passenger aircraft soars majestically in the distant sky. The composition of this image beautifully captures the harmonious coexistence of two modes of transportation that connect people across vast distances. It symbolizes the seamless transition between land and air travel, highlighting Gatwick Airport's accessibility and convenience for passengers seeking efficient connections. Printed with meticulous attention to detail by Jubilee Screen in England, this poster exudes nostalgia and evokes a sense of adventure associated with travel during that era. It transports viewers back to a time when airports were gateways filled with excitement and anticipation. Preserved within the National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, this print not only showcases exceptional craftsmanship but also represents an important piece of transportation history. It reminds us how railways have played an integral role in connecting people to their desired destinations throughout generations. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork today, it serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with exploration and our ongoing quest for connection – both physically and emotionally – through various means of transport.
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