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Edinburgh: Mons Meg, LNER poster, c 1935
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Edinburgh: Mons Meg, LNER poster, c 1935
Leisure travel between London and Edinburgh has always been central to the image of the Flying Scotsman. In this London & North Eastern Railway poster of the 1930s, fashionable passengers enjoy the sights of the Scottish capital. The famous 14th-century Mons Meg cannon stands outside Edinburgh castle. The buildings of the city are seen in the background
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This print takes us back to the golden era of leisure travel between London and Edinburgh. The iconic LNER poster from the 1930s showcases a group of stylish passengers basking in the beauty of Scotland's capital city. As they admire the sights, their fashionable attire perfectly complements the elegance of this unforgettable journey. In the foreground, we are greeted by an imposing figure - Mons Meg, a legendary 14th-century cannon proudly standing outside Edinburgh Castle. Its historical significance adds depth to this already enchanting scene. Behind it, we catch a glimpse of Edinburgh's magnificent buildings that form its distinctive skyline. The image captures not only the allure of train travel but also highlights how cities like Edinburgh have always been at the heart of these experiences. It reminds us that exploring new destinations has long been intertwined with fashion, culture, and adventure. Preserved by NRM/Pictorial Collection at National Railway Museum, this print serves as a nostalgic reminder of an era when rail travel was synonymous with luxury and sophistication. It invites us to step into history and imagine ourselves as partakers in this glamorous voyage aboard one of Britain's most renowned trains - The Flying Scotsman.
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