1957 Weymouth - British Railways Original Vintage Poster

About the Item

"Weymouth - Sun, Sands & Sea" reads the title of this gorgeous 1957 British Railways advertisement poster. With artwork from Claude Henry Buckle (1905-1973) depicting the beautiful summers day at the Weymouth Coast in Dorset, England, this piece offers a wonderful insight into the historic past of this seaside escape. This poster was published by British Railways (Southern Region) and printed in Great Britain by Charles & Read Ltd. The artist Claude Henry Buckle was a prolific commercial artist for many railway companies including GWR, LMS, SR and British Railways.

Creator:
Claude Buckle (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Linen,Paper
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1957
Condition:
Poster is in fantastic condition with very minimal signs of ageing or handling.
Seller Location:
Winchester, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8405233756012