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Poster, British Rail (Southern Region) poster, (3 Seaside Holiday Excursions For Only 27/6), Yellow background, Holiday Excursions For Only 27/6, 3 journeys during one week from 14 June to October 13 to, 1 Whitstable Herne Bay Margate, 2 Folkestone Dover or Deal, 3 Hastings or Bexhill, May 1964, (Other IDs AD9959/30).

3 Seaside Holiday Excursions For Only 27/6

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Assorted correspondence from the Secretary's Office to the Press Office relating to enquiries from journalists and newspapers during January to December 1964 with attached replies regarding the British Transport Hotels.

hotels 1964

Documents

1964

Information card advertising "Golf in the West Country - Inclusive Rail-Hotel-Golf Terms" at the Manor House Hotel and Tregenna Castle Hotel. three fold card with a cover illustration of a golfer in mid swing, giving prices in guineas and details of breaks between 30 October 1964 and 10 May 1965.

golf in the west country

Documents

1964

Print, Marshalling Yard, by Chris Brace, 1964.

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

Watercolour, Yarmouth, Vauxhall, showing diesel shunter, by Chris Brace, 1964.

Watercolour, Yarmouth, Vauxhall, showing diesel shunter, by

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

Watercolour, Yarmouth Vauxhall, by Chris Brace, 1964.

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

photograph, colour. Poetry of the Body: Neurons. [Paul Peck]. 1964

photograph, Neurons

Paul Peck

1964

Mixed media illustration. 'Bluebird', 1964, 403mph land speed record holder. driven by Donald Campbell . Bristol 'Proteus' gas-turbine engine, 4250hp. Signed by Piet Olyslager, PO monogram . 1960. 240x365mm.

'Bluebird', 1964

Piet Olyslager

1964

British Railways handbill advertising "Day Excursions to Birmingham - 20/6, Dudley Port 18/3, Wolverhampton 16/9 until June 14th 1964." Single sided sheet printed in red with train times and fares. BR reference number BR35000. Issued June 1964.

Day excursions to Birmingham, Dudley Port, Wolverhampton

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Typed report "Line Maintenance Engineer's Meeting with Divisional Maintenance Engineers 24th/25th June 1964 - Visit to Cromford & High Peak Railway" describing the geology and the working trains on the Cromford & High Peak line, shortly before its closure.

Line Maintenance Engineer's Meeting with Divisional Maintenance Engineers 24th/25th June 1964 - Visit to Cromford & High Peak Railway

Documents

1964

Handbill, British Railways (London Midland Region) 'West Cumberland Area Day-Line Tickets", with map of the area, printed by Barrow Printing, Barrow In Furness, March 1964.

west cumberland area day-line tickets

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964-03

Notice. British Railways. (Southern Region). Weekend Travel. Closure of lines between Southampton Central and Totton due to essential engineering work, 30-31 May 1964. Blue text on white background with red border top and bottom. BR(SR) ref: AD9938/B4/21464/BR35014. Printed by The Baynard Press.

closure of lines between southampton central and totton due to essential engineering work.

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

British Railways handbill advertising "Excursions each Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday to Prestatyn, Rhyl, Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Penmaenmawr, Llanfairfechan, Bangor from 9th September 1964 to 13th June 1965. Single sided sheet printed in red with train times and fares. BR reference number BR35000 F219/R(HD). Issued September 1964.

excursions each wednesday, thursday, saturday and sunday to prestatyn, rhyl, abergele, colwyn bay, llandudno, penmaenmawr, llanfairfechan, bangor

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern Region), "New train departure time for Plumpton and Cooksbridge", 1964, printed in purple on white advertising new times and train services to and from Plumpton and Cooksbridge reduced on weekdays and withdrawn on Saturdays as an alternative to closing the station., "New train departure time for Plumpton and Cooksbridge", 1964, printed in purple on white advertising new times and train services to and from Plumpton and Cooksbridge reduced on weekdays and withdrawn on Saturdays as an alternative to closing the station.

Poster, British Railways (Southern Region), "New train depar

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Rail (Southern Region) poster, (Stop Over Rail Routes), Yellow background, With a porter and two passengers with luggage showing flags of several nations, 1964, (Other IDs AD9857/A2 1/2/29164)

Stop Over Rail Routes

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Notice, British Railways (Southern Region), Fog Service and Tour Train, alterations to services from Waterloo, 1964, green text on white background. BR(SR) ref. AD. 67/12/91064/BR35014.

Fog Service

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Painting, watercolour, original artwork for railway poster, British Railways (Eastern Region), 'Norfolk Coast' by Lander, 1964, unfinished design.

Norfolk Coast

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

Poster, British Rail (Southern Region). Chessington Zoo - Save 20% with Combined Train & Admission Tickets by Bromfield, 1964. Daily from this station to Kingston until October 31st return cheaper fares for children dogs not admitted. Text is written on the stomach of a penguin. Format 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm. AD9881 20264.

Chessington Zoo save 20% with combined train admission tickets

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

BR poster. New Automatic Level Crossing Barriers will be introduced at Hamsey, near Cookbridge, Sussex, on 19 July 1964. Depicts a level crossing.

new automatic level crossing barriers

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Rail. New Automatic Level Crossing Barriers will be introduced at Star Lane Crossing, Easthampstead Road, Wokingham, on 5 July 1964

New Automatic Level Crossing Barriers

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Model railway wagon, 33mm gauge, [London & North Western Railway] [6-ton], medium cattle No 16055, Type 21 of 1890, built by J P Richards, 1964.

model cattle wagon

Railway Models

1964

Model railway wagon, 33mm gauge, London & North Western Railway 10 ton large cattle no 15564, Type 22 of 1909, built by J P Richards, 1964.

model cattle van

Railway Models

1964

Model railway wagon, 33mm gauge, London & North Western Railway [6 ton] medium cattle wagon No 15196, Type 21 of 1897, built by J P Richards, 1964.

model cattle wagon

Railway Models

1964

Painting, watercolour, original artwork for railway poster, British Railways (Eastern Region), Peterborough by Donald Blake, 1964, depicts contemporary painting of cathedral, 40 x 25 inches, 101.6 x 63.5 cm

Peterborough

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

Poster. British Railways. (Southern Region). Closure of lines between Chelsfield and Knockbolt due to essential engineering work, 8-9 March 1964. Brown text on white background with green border top and bottom. BR(SR) ref: AD9882/B1-3/4/20264. Printed by The Baynard Press. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Closure of lines between Chelsfield and Knockbolt due to essential engineering work

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Notice. British Railways. (Southern Region). Weekend Travel. Closure of lines between Milford and Witley due to essential engineering work, 26 January and 2 February 1964. Blue text on white background with red border top and bottom. BR(SR) ref: AD9820/B1-3/4/6164/BR35014. Printed by The Baynard Press. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

weekend travel

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Notice. British Railways. (Southern Region). Closure of lines between Woking and Guildford due to essential engineering work, 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23 February, 29 February-1 March and 7-8 March 1964. Blue text on white background white background with red border top and bottom. BR(SR) ref: AD9829/B2/16164/BR35014. Printed by The Baynard Press. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Closure of lines between Woking and Guildford due to essential engineering work

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Notice. British Railways. (Southern Region). Weekend Travel. Closure of lines between Barnes and Twickenham due to essential engineering work, 25-26 January 1964. Blue text on white background with green border top and bottom. BR(SR) ref: AD9821/B2-1/4/6164/BR35014. Printed by The Baynard Press. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

weekend travel

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Notice. British Railways (Southern Region). Weekend Travel. closure of lines between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands due to essential engineering work, 22-23 March and 5-6 April 1964. Brown text on white background with red border top and bottom. BR(SR) ref: AD9897/B2-1/4/10364/BR35014. Printed by The Baynard Press.

weekend travel

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Notice. British Railways (Southern Region). Repairs to Ryde Railway Pier. Isle of Wight railway services to start from the Esplanade instead of the Pier Head due to essential repair work. February 1964. Green text on white background. BR(SR) ref: AD9884/B2-1/2/27264/BR35014. Printed by The Baynard Press. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

repairs to ryde railway pier

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

British Railways (Southern Region) booklet "Instructions concerning the Operation of Electric Multiple-Unit Stock fitted with 3-Position Driver's Brake Valves" issued by the General Manager, Waterloo Station, December 1964. 15pp. Circular No. 41.

Instructions concerning the Operation of Electric Multiple-Unit Stock fitted with 3-Position Driver's Brake Valves

Documents

1964

First Day Cover commemorating the 20th International Geographical Congress, 2 1/2d stamp 'urban development' [flats near Richmond Park], 4d stamp 'industrial activity' [shipbuilding yards, Belfast], 8d stamp 'forestry' [Beddgelert Forest Park, Snowdonia] 1s 6d stamp 'technological development' [Nuclear Reactor, Dounreay] issued in Great Britain 1 July 1964 designed by D Bailey

First Day Cover commemorating the 20th Internation

Art

1964

Original artwork for the `Eagle' comic featuring the character `Dan Dare'. Monochrome wash, ink and gouache on card. The Big City Caper. Artist, Keith Watson, 1964. 1. Eagle volume 15, no 20, page 3. 27.5x39.5cm. Storyline features: Xel, power cuts, police jet crash. 2. Eagle volume 15, no 21, page 2. 54.5x39.5cm. Storyline features: Xel obeyed, no heat to cook food. 3. Eagle volume 15, no 21, page 3. 27.5x39.5cm. Storyline features: food frozen over in GPO Post Office Tower restaurant. 4. Eagle volume 15, no 22, page 2. 54x38.5cm. Storyline features: fall of Xel. 5. Eagle volume 15, no 22, page 3. 26.5x38.5cm. Storyline features: Dan Dare plans a teenage colony

The Eagle: The Big City Caper

Keith Watson

1964

Certificate presented by British Railways North Eastern Region, to John Thomas Whiteley, Head Shunter, York Yard on his retirement, 29th May 1964.

REtirement of John Thomas Whiteley

Documents

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern Region), "You'll see more of Europe by rail", 1964, the letters of the word Europe "car" from photographs of various European scenes, text "Going by train , ship adds excitement to your holiday.

You'll see more of Europe by rail

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Certificate from the Western Railways Board acknowledging Frank Goodenough's retirement after 47 years of railway service, 4 April 1964.

Retirement certificate

Documents

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern) poster, (Holiday Excursions), Details of twenty-five shilling excursion tickets from the London area to the coast or Canterbury, Available for 3 journies during any one week, May 1964, (Other IDs AD9960/30/8564***).

Holiday Excursions

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern) poster, (Short Cut Car Ferry route to the Riviera and Spain), Map of south coast of England and arrow from Newhaven to Dieppe and distances to various parts of France, Daily services start Monday 1 June, British and French Railways, 1964, (Other IDs AD9831/B6 1/2/20164).

Short Cut Car Ferry route to the Riviera and Spain

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern Region), "Special Train Service", printed in dark green on white, notification to schedules if bad weather necessitates a restricted service.

Special Train Service

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern) poster, (A Holiday With a Bonus - To Jersey and Guernsey), Cut rates for md-week travel, Train to Weymouth and a service to Jersey and Guernsey, February 1964, (Other IDs AD9872/A2/11264).

A Holiday With a Bonus - To Jersey and Guernsey

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

February 1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern Region), "New diesel Service Reading - Guilford-Redhill - Tonbridge", 1964, advertising new diesel service from January 4th 1965 replacing steam trains, also asks for support moor destinations of train can only be justified if more people use it.

New diesel Service Reading - Guilford-Redhill - Tonbridge

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern) poster, (Night Ferry), Night Ferry in black letters on shocking pink vertical margins, Promoting through night travel from London (Victoria) to Paris and Brussels, Printed white and yellow on black background and depicting a cartoon figure on a creascent moon, May 1964, (Other IDs AD9970/A 1/2/20564***).

Night Ferry

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Painting, watercolour, Peterborough by Kenneth Steel, 1964. Depicts Peterborough landmarks, including the west front of Peterborough Cathedral, a stone bridge and medieval gatehouse. Original artwork for British Railways (Eastern Region) poster.

Peterborough

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

Publicity leaflet (in Dutch). Associated Humber Lines. Passagiersdienst Rotterdam-Hull. 1964. 6pp (folded).

associated humber lines publicity leaflet

Documents

1964

Watercolour, Station Approach, by Chris Brace, 1964.

station approach

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

Watercolour, Yarmouth Station, showing locomotive with cowcatcher, for use on North Quay harbour, by Chris Brace, 1964.

Yarmouth Station

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

Watercolour, Barry Island and Bescott Yard, Birmingham, by Chris Brace, 1964.

Watercolour, Barry Island and Bescott Yard, Birmingham, by C

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1964

BR poster. New Automatic Level Crossing Barriers will be introduced at Braswell, near Dumfries, on the road which gives access to Dundas Chemical Works on 19 July 1964. Depicts a level crossing.

new automatic level crossing barriers

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

British Rail (Southern Region) poster. Cheap Tickets and Excursions from London - Easter 1964, March 27,28,29 & 30, ask for details at the enquiry office. AD9917 50 20364. by Bays. With a cartoon conductor jumping out of an easter egg with train tickets. Green background. Format: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm.

Cheap tickets and excursions from London Easter 1964 March 27-28-29-& 30

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964

Poster, British Railways (Southern Region), Take your Car to the Continent by Mini-Liner - British & French Railways Car Ferries, 1964. With an aerial outline of a boat which is filled in with photographs from aboard one of the vessels. There is also a cartoon man waving the Union Jack and le tricolore. Format; quad royal, 50 x 40 inches, 1270 x 1016mm.

take your car to the continent

Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills

1964