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Welwyn Garden City, railway poster, c 1930s
Welwyn Garden City, A Greatly Improved Train Service to Kings Cross. Poster promoting Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire as a commuter town, showing a clock design superimposed onto stylised locomotives. The text includes rental and purchase prices of homes (up to £ 2, 000 for a house). The town was founded by social reformer and pioneer of town planning, Ebenezer Howerd (1850-1928) in 1920 with the aim of easing overpopulation in London. Artwork by C W Bacon. Printed by the Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd, London. Dimensions: 1016mm x 635mm
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning reproduction showcases a vintage railway poster from the National Railway Museum, featuring Welwyn Garden City in the 1930s. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, with its idyllic scene of a bustling commuter town and the promise of a 'Greatly Improved Train Service to Kings Cross'. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home decor with this beautifully detailed and authentic print, perfect for railway enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the charm of the past.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vintage railway poster from the 1930s captures the essence of Welwyn Garden City, a charming commuter town in Hertfordshire. Designed to promote this idyllic destination, the poster showcases a clock design superimposed onto stylized locomotives, symbolizing the greatly improved train service connecting Welwyn Garden City to Kings Cross. Created by renowned artist C W Bacon and printed by Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd in London, this artwork not only highlights the convenience of commuting but also emphasizes the affordability of living in this picturesque town. The text on the poster proudly displays rental and purchase prices for homes, with houses available for up to £2,000. Such reasonable prices were undoubtedly appealing to those seeking an escape from overpopulated London. Welwyn Garden City was founded in 1920 by Ebenezer Howard, a visionary social reformer and pioneer of town planning. His aim was to alleviate overcrowding in London while providing residents with a high quality of life surrounded by green spaces and modern amenities. This print serves as a testament to Howard's vision brought to life. With its dimensions measuring 1016mm x 635mm, this historic railway poster is not just an artistic masterpiece but also a window into the past—a reminder of how towns like Welwyn Garden City played an essential role in shaping Britain's transportation infrastructure and improving people's lives through efficient commuting options.
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