Richmond, Yorkshire

Made:
1948-1955 in United Kingdom
artist:
Jack Merriott

British Railways (North Eastern Region) carriage print, Richmond, Yorkshire, by Jack Merriott, about 1950. Depicts a view of Richmond Castle, looking up from streets to the north west towards the castle keep and postern tower.

Railway carriage print of Richmond in Yorkshire by Jack Merriott, about 1950. It depicts Richmond Castle seen from streets to the north west, looking up to the keep and postern tower.

This published print was based on an original watercolour by Merriott. Carriage prints were mounted above the seats in railway carriage compartments and were typically scenic views of places that could be visited by rail. This one was published by British Railways North Eastern Region.

Jack Merriott was born in Greenwich in 1901. He was a prolific artist, who produced many posters and carriage prints for railway companies. He died in 1968.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1976-9448
Materials:
paper
type:
carriage print