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Poster Print : St Andrews, LNER poster, 1941
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St Andrews, LNER poster, 1941
Poster produced for London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to St Andrews, Fife, home of the royal and ancient game of golf. The poster shows the ruins of St Andrews Castle, which was the main residence of Scotlands leading churchmen, the bishops, and later the Archbishops of St Andrews. There was a castle on this site from the 12th century, but most of the existing ruins date from the 14th century and later. Artwork by Fred Taylor, who exhibited at the Royal Academy and other London galleries, and worked for the Empire Marketing Board, LNER, London Transport and several shipping companies. Dimensions: 1016 mm x 1270 mm
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Media ID 10007406
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning St Andrews, LNER poster from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by the National Railway Museum. This iconic vintage poster, produced for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) in 1941, transports you back in time with its captivating image of St Andrews, Fife - the historic home of golf. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the design evoke the essence of a bygone era, making it a must-have addition to any home or office. Elevate your space with a touch of railway history and the allure of Scotland's golfing paradise.
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 51.5cm x 42cm (20.3" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the year 1941, when London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) sought to entice travelers to St Andrews, Fife. Known as the birthplace of golf, this picturesque town in Scotland holds a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts of the royal and ancient game. The poster showcases the magnificent ruins of St Andrews Castle, once home to Scotland's esteemed bishops and later the Archbishops of St Andrews. As we gaze upon this artwork by Fred Taylor, an acclaimed artist who exhibited at prestigious galleries like the Royal Academy, we are transported to a time where rail travel was not just a means of transportation but also an opportunity for adventure and discovery. With dimensions measuring 1016 mm x 1270 mm, this print commands attention and invites viewers into its world. The image captures both history and natural beauty in one frame. The crumbling remnants of centuries-old architecture stand against a backdrop of serene coastal scenery. It is impossible not to be captivated by the juxtaposition between man-made ruins and nature's eternal presence. This print from National Railway Museum serves as a reminder that travel can offer more than mere destinations; it can transport us through time itself.
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