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Poster Print : Royal Ascot 14-17 June 1938 - Special Trai
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Royal Ascot 14-17 June 1938 - Special Trai
Royal Ascot 14-17 June 1938 - Special Trains and Fares from London, SR poster, 1938. Poster produced for the Southern Railway (SR) to promote their rail services from Waterloo station to the Royal Ascot races. The artist is Lee-Elliott
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Media ID 10014201
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image "Royal Ascot 14-15 June 1938 - Special Trains and Fares from London, SR" by NRM/Pictorial Collection from the National Railway Museum. This vintage poster, produced for the Southern Railway in 1938, invites you to experience the elegance and excitement of Royal Ascot, with its elegant racegoers and stylish trains. A must-have for rail and racing enthusiasts, this beautiful poster is a piece of history that adds character and charm to any room.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 59.4cm (14.7" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the glamorous era of horse racing at Royal Ascot in 1938. The poster, created by renowned artist Lee-Elliott for the Southern Railway (SR), showcases their special trains and fares from London's Waterloo station to this prestigious event. The vibrant colors and exquisite details transport us to a time when rail travel was not only practical but also an elegant affair. As we gaze upon the image, we can almost hear the excited chatter of well-dressed racegoers boarding these specially arranged trains. The poster captures the essence of Royal Ascot, with its iconic racecourse nestled amidst lush green fields. Horses gallop gracefully across the track while jockeys clad in colorful silks urge them on towards victory. It is a scene that epitomizes both speed and grace, perfectly encapsulating the excitement that awaits those who choose to embark on this railway journey. The collaboration between SR and Lee-Elliott has resulted in a masterpiece that effortlessly combines artistry with promotion. This stunning visual representation entices viewers to experience firsthand the thrill of witnessing world-class horse racing at one of Britain's most celebrated events. As we admire this historical piece from National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, it serves as a reminder of how railways have played an integral role in connecting people with extraordinary experiences throughout history – such as attending Royal Ascot – making memories that last a lifetime.
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