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Edinburgh
One sheet vintage travel poster, titled
"Edinburgh The Royal Mile," was commissioned by the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote train travel to Scotland. The artwork is by the English painter William Barnes Wollen (1857-1936), an artist known for historical and military scenes.
Poster Details

Subject: The illustration depicts a magnificent 16th-century royal procession led by Mary, Queen of Scots, as she makes her formal entry into Edinburgh.
Scene: The procession moves down the historic Royal Mile, a famous street that links Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. St. Giles' Cathedral spire is visible in the background.
Historical Context: The scene specifically captures the momentous occasion in September 1561 when Mary, Queen of Scots, returned to Scotland from France and processed from the Castle to her residence at Holyrood Palace.
Purpose: The poster invites travelers to visit Scotland by train from King's Cross, London, immersing themselves in the nation's captivating history. It is considered a significant historical document and an iconic piece of railway advertising art.
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