Railway Posters

Lorna Frost

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Shire Publications
20 May 2012

Poster art; Trains & railways: general interest

Series: Shire Library

Railway posters have huge appeal for the modern audience, but just what explains this continuing interest? Enduring images of iconic locomotives, bathing beauties and characters such as Sunny South Sam are testament to the creativity of the railway company marketing departments and the posters tell us not only about railway history and technology, architectural and engineering accomplishments, but also about the cultural and social significance of the railways. The influence of the railway industry on our cities and coastlines, and on the development of leisure time and holiday resorts, can be seen in the recurring images of ramblers, bathers and idyllic tourist destinations. This book explores the changing styles and functions of the railway poster from the early pre-grouping days through to the inter-war 'golden age' and nationalised British Railways.

By: Lorna Frost
Imprint: Shire Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 658
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 149g
ISBN: 9780747810841
ISBN 10: 0747810842
Series: Shire Library
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

?The Establishment of Railway Advertising / A New Era in Poster Design / The Big Four / Nationalisation / British Rail: Updating the Brand / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Index

Lorna Frost is Assistant Curator, Image Collections at the National Railway Museum.