Air Raid Shelter

Air Raid Shelter

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Notice, London & North Eastern Railway, Air Raid Shelter, 1940. Stock poster with black lettering on a bright yellow ground. At the top are the letters "LNER" in a lozenge, with the words "Air Raid Shelter" below. Beneath are blank lines, to write in the location of nearest air raid shelter, and position guides for direction arrows (1987-8993 to 1987-8996). There are instructions on reverse on how to complete poster, which would direct "passengers from danger to safety". Printed by Harrison and Sons Ltd, London; published by the London & North Eastern Railway. Format: double royal. Dimension: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Details

Category:
Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills
Object Number:
1987-8992
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 1016 mm x 635 mm
type:
notice
credit:
British Rail, Records Office