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Poster Print : Harwich - Hook of Holland, BR poster, 1963
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Harwich - Hook of Holland, BR poster, 1963
Poster produced for British Railways (BR) advertising night and day services from Liverpool Street Station to Harwich. Illustrated with ferry in the foreground and sky divided into one half night, the other half day. Artwork by Huveneers. Printed by Stafford & Co Ltd, Netherfield, Nottingham
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Media ID 10014785
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage BR poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic image "Harwich - Hook of Holland" by NRM/Pictorial Collection from the National Railway Museum, this poster was originally produced for British Railways advertising night and day services from Liverpool Street Station to Harwich. The captivating design showcases a ferry in the foreground and a stunning sky divided into one half night, evoking the nostalgia of travel by rail in the 1960s. Add this beautiful piece of railway history to your home or office decor and let the memories come alive.
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 from 1963 takes us back to the golden era of British Railways. The poster, produced for BR, showcases the bustling route between Harwich and Hook of Holland, enticing travelers with its night and day services. Illustrated by the talented artist Huveneers, this piece of art captures the essence of this iconic journey. In the foreground, a majestic ferry glides through calm waters, symbolizing the seamless transition between two nations. The sky above is divided into two halves; one bathed in warm daylight and another enveloped in mysterious darkness. This clever artistic choice represents both ends of a 24-hour cycle that passengers can experience during their voyage. Printed by Stafford & Co Ltd in Nottingham, this poster exudes a sense of adventure and wanderlust. It invites viewers to embark on an unforgettable journey from Liverpool Street Station to Harwich – a gateway to continental Europe. Preserved within the National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, this print serves as a nostalgic reminder of an era when rail travel was not only practical but also filled with charm and allure. It encapsulates British Railways' commitment to providing reliable transportation options while simultaneously capturing imaginations through stunning artwork. Whether you are an avid railway enthusiast or simply appreciate vintage aesthetics, this timeless poster transports you back in time and ignites your curiosity about exploring new horizons across land and sea.
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