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Poster Print : Through Trucks to & from the Continent... LNER poster, 1930
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Through Trucks to & from the Continent... LNER poster, 1930
Through Trucks to & from the Continent via Harwich - Zeebrugge. Poster produced for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER), showing a ferry full of freight wagons, sailing between Harwich and Zeebrugge. Artwork by Gawthorne. Printed by Adams & Co and Shardlow Ltd, London & Leicester
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Media ID 10014829
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning reproduction of the "Through Trucks to & from the Continent" LNER poster. Dating back to 1930, this iconic piece of railway history showcases a ferry laden with freight wagons, making their way to and from the continent via Harwich and Zeebrugge. transporting you to an era of classic railway travel and transatlantic trade. The vibrant colours and intricate details of this poster, from the National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, are sure to make a captivating addition to any wall in your home or office.
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 36.7cm x 59.4cm (14.4" 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 vintage print, titled "Through Trucks to & from the Continent. . . LNER poster, 1930" takes us back in time to an era of bustling trade and maritime adventures. Created for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER), this exquisite artwork showcases a magnificent ferry adorned with freight wagons, gracefully navigating the waters between Harwich and Zeebrugge. The artist Gawthorne masterfully captures the essence of this cross-continental journey, highlighting the seamless connection between trains and boats as they transport cargo across the English Channel. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring life to this scene, evoking a sense of excitement and anticipation for those embarking on these voyages. Printed by Adams & Co and Shardlow Ltd in London & Leicester, this poster serves as a testament to both artistic craftsmanship and technological advancements of its time. It symbolizes not only the efficient transportation system established by LNER but also represents an important chapter in our history when international trade flourished through such connections. Preserved within National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, this print offers a glimpse into an era where trains met boats at harbors like Harwich - Zeebrugge. As we admire its beauty today, let us appreciate how it encapsulates the spirit of exploration that has shaped our world throughout centuries past.
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