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40 x 50, Royal Quad, LNER EXPLORE SCOTLAND LMS
This is a vintage railway travel poster titled "LNER EXPLORE SCOTLAND LMS" with the slogan "IT'S QUICKER BY RAIL". The poster features a map of Scotland highlighting major cities, geographical features, and the railway network.
Key Details:
Artist: The poster was created by Montague Birrell Black (1884-1964), a prolific British painter, illustrator, and poster artist who produced work for several railway and shipping companies.
Railway Companies: The poster was produced for two of the "Big Four" British railway companies formed in 1923: London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) and London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). These companies were rivals for premium traffic between London and Scotland.
Purpose: The poster was part of a series promoting rail travel, including the "It's Quicker by Rail" campaign |
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