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Original Vintage British Railways Poster Illustrated Map of the Channel Islands

About the Item

Original vintage travel advertising poster for The Channel Islands - Go there by British Railways published by the Southern Region of British Railways. Colourful illustrated map of the Channel Islands depicting Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Jersey with the various transport services, attractions and activities marked, including the ferry services between Weymouth and the islands, golf and race courses, castles, churches, sailing boats, lighthouses and people sunbathing, swimming and fishing with seagulls flying overhead, a decorative sun and the title banner decorated with daffodils and other flowers at the top, and a compass and image of Poseidon above the information text - Travel by train and ship - in a parchment style banner below. Printed in Great Britain by Jordison & Co., Ltd., London & Middlesbrough. Large size. Horizontal. Good condition, restored folds and tears, backed on linen.
  • Creator:
    Frederick Griffin (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 50.01 in (127 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Good condition, restored folds and tears, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012613273112

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