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Poster Print : London for the day, British Railways poster, c 1940s
Poster Prints from National Railway Museum
London for the day, British Railways poster, c 1940s
The artwork is by Gregory Brown
National Railway Museum is the home of iconic locomotives. Our historic prints reflect the age and quality of the original artwork we hold to preserve their artistic character, including authentic colour reproduction, marks and creases.
Media ID 10015075
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our authentic reproduction of "London for the Day" poster from the National Railway Museum's archives. This classic British Railways design, created by Gregory Brown in the 1940s, captures the essence of a bustling London day. Experience the charm of a bygone era with this vibrant and detailed print, perfect for adding character to any room 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 36.8cm x 59.4cm (14.5" 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 bustling streets of London in the 1940s, as depicted in a British Railways poster. The artwork, skillfully crafted by Gregory Brown, captures the essence and vibrancy of the city during this era. In this particular scene, we find ourselves standing at Piccadilly Circus, one of London's most iconic landmarks. Towering above us is the famous statue of Eros - a symbol of love and beauty that has become synonymous with this vibrant intersection. The surrounding buildings are adorned with colorful advertisements and signs, reflecting the energy and excitement that permeated through every corner. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it is impossible not to be transported back to an era filled with nostalgia and charm. The vintage cars parked along the curbside add an extra touch of authenticity to the scene while reminding us of a bygone era. The National Railway Museum presents this remarkable print as part of its collection dedicated to preserving Britain's rich railway heritage. Through such historical artifacts like these posters, they offer glimpses into our past – allowing us to appreciate how travel was once portrayed and experienced. Whether you're a lover of art or history or simply captivated by London's allure, this print serves as a delightful reminder that even after all these years, there is still so much magic waiting to be discovered within these timeless streets.
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