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40 x 50 Royal Quad
centenary commemorative poster of the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash, England, originally commissioned by British Railways (Western Region) in 1958 and 1959.
Poster Details
Artist: The artwork was created by Terence Cuneo (1907–1996), a renowned British painter famous for his railway scenes.
Subject: It depicts a Castle-class 4-6-0 steam locomotive, specifically No. 5021 Whittington Castle, crossing the bridge over the River Tamar.
Significance: The poster marks the 100th anniversary (1859–1959) of the bridge, which was designed and built by the legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Location: The bridge connects the counties of Devon and Cornwall, specifically spanning from Plymouth to Saltash |
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