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The ‘must’ have for railway enthusiasts
The series will showcase some of the greatest collections of railway posters to be found anywhere in the world. Of the several thousand railway posters published since the Victorian era, fewer than 10% have featured in poster books. Now, in a unique arrangement with the
Richard Furness, Author
National Railway Museum, which has opened its archives, and using images from specialist poster auctioneer Onslows, this book, aims to re-dress that imbalance. While many ‘classic’ images will be used, posters from British Rail and the current railway operators, such as Virgin, are also promised.
The complete collection of the seven volumes will be completed over the next two years, with more than 260 posters per volume. Each volume has a regional focus and the locations are based on the older British county names rather than the modern administrative areas
The books showcase the posters as if readers are taking railway journeys. Not only are the posters to be covered in more depth than before, but also the history, geography and commercial aspects of each place visited allows the book to be an educational travelogue, as well as a poster guide. The central core of each book is the posters, carriage prints and original paintings. Unpublished materials and posters are used where possible.
At the beginning of each chapter an attractive hand-drawn map indicates the locations depicted in posters. Scotland is a good place to start. It has a rich history, wonderful geography andunique culture. More than 330 Scottish posters, many previously unpublished in books, are included, and a comprehensive text not only gives details about the poster, but also the region or service to which it refers, with an emphasis on the history behind the poster. The text is detailed, very readable and enjoyable. Indeed you can journey around Scotland without leaving your seat, through the medium of the posters and text.
Also at the rear of each book is a large poster database, which aims to develop into a definitive listing of all the posters produced by the British railway companies. For more indepth information and to buy online follow the link below.
At the beginning of each chapter an attractive hand-drawn map indicates the locations depicted in posters. Scotland is a good place to start. It has a rich history, wonderful geography andunique culture. More than 330 Scottish posters, many previously unpublished in books, are included, and a comprehensive text not only gives details about the poster, but also the region or service to which it refers, with an emphasis on the history behind the poster. The text is detailed, very readable and enjoyable. Indeed you can journey around Scotland without leaving your seat, through the medium of the posters and text.
At the beginning of each chapter an attractive hand-drawn map indicates the locations depicted in posters. Scotland is a good place to start. It has a rich history, wonderful geography andunique culture. More than 330 Scottish posters, many previously unpublished in books, are included, and a comprehensive text not only gives details about the poster, but also the region or service to which it refers, with an emphasis on the history behind the poster. The text is detailed, very readable and enjoyable. Indeed you can journey around Scotland without leaving your seat, through the medium of the posters and text.