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Poster Print : Summer Comes Soonest In The South
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Summer Comes Soonest In The South
The famous photograph of a little boy talking to the locomotive crew, Waterloo Station 1923, used in Southern Railway's advertising campaign
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 657606
© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the "Summer Comes Soonest In The South" poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic photograph by Charles E. Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This timeless image captures the essence of childhood wonder and the excitement of anticipating the warmer seasons. Originally used in Southern Railway's advertising campaign in 1923 at Waterloo Station, this photograph is a cherished piece of transportation history. Bring a touch of nostalgia and charm to your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality poster print. Perfect for railway enthusiasts, history lovers, or anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their space.
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 42cm x 55.6cm (16.5" x 21.9")
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.
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Summer Comes Soonest In The South
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is a captivating photograph taken by Charles E. Brown at Waterloo Station in 1923, showcasing the magic of interwar train travel. The image portrays a young boy in a straw hat, standing next to a powerful locomotive, his small frame dwarfed by the towering engine. His eyes are fixed on the crew, who are engrossed in their tasks, oblivious to the curious onlooker. The steam billows out from the chimney, carrying with it the promise of adventure and new horizons. The scene is set against the backdrop of Waterloo Station, a bustling hub of activity, where the sounds of clanging metal, hissing steam, and the rhythmic chugging of the train blend together in perfect harmony. The station, adorned with banners and posters, is a testament to the excitement and anticipation that comes with the arrival of summer and the start of new journeys. The photograph captures the essence of a simpler time, where the wonders of technology and the beauty of nature converged to create memories that would last a lifetime. The little boy's fascination with the locomotive and the crew's dedication to their craft serve as a reminder of the human connection that exists even in the most mundane of daily tasks. Charles E. Brown, a photographer in the Royal Air Force, expertly captured this moment in time, preserving it for future generations to marvel at the allure of train travel during the interwar period. The photograph is a testament to the power of a single image to transport us to another place and time, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder that transcends the boundaries of language and culture.
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