Great Britain's Fleet in the Thames

Made:
1937 in London
maker:
Ronald Brett
and
The Baynard Press
,
Ronald Brett
and
Southern Railway

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Poster, Southern Railway, Great Britain's Fleet in the Thames, by Ronald Brett, 1937. Depicts a blue silhouette of a battleship at the top, with text on a graded orange background in the centre, and further silhouettes of warships with searchlights at the bottom. Text reads "Great Britain's fleet in the Thames, May 7th to 13th. Cheap combined rail and steamer tickets each day to Gravesend and round the fleet, with the opportunity of going on board a warship. Evening trips to the illuminated fleet on Wednesday 12th May. Ask for a special folder at stations and offices of the Southern Railway." Printed by The Baynard Press, London, SW9. Ref. AD 4182 1500/01937. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Details

Category:
Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills
Object Number:
1990-7082
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
: 40 x 25 in.; 1016 x 635 mm
type:
poster
credit:
Onslow's Auctioneers (London)