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One sheet vintage Great Western Railway (GWR) advertising poster for
Minehead, a seaside town in Somerset, England.
Poster Details
Artist: The artwork was created by William Lindsay Cable (1900–1949), a Scottish artist and book illustrator.
Date: It was originally commissioned by the GWR in 1929. Some sources also note its use in 1936.
Subject: The poster depicts a vibrant beach scene at Minehead, often referred to as "The Gateway to Exmoor," showing visitors relaxing on the sand with North Hill in the background.
Text: The bottom of the poster lists "G.E. Orton. General Agent. 505. Fifth Avenue. New York," indicating it was part of a campaign to attract American tourists to the British coastline via the Great Western Railway. |
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