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One sheet vintage travel poster for
Cambridge
produced for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER). The artwork is titled "Cambridge (Queen Elizabeth)" and was designed by the notable British artist Fred Taylor (1875-1963).
Poster Details
Artist: Fred Taylor (1875-1963), known for his skill in architectural detail in travel posters.
Railway Company: London & North Eastern Railway (LNER).
Approximate Date: Circa 1930s (the period of LNER's "Golden Age" of posters).
Theme: The poster highlights Cambridge's historic architecture by depicting a scene with Queen Elizabeth I and her courtiers in Elizabethan attire (late 16th century).
Purpose: To promote rail travel to Cambridge, encouraging visitors to see the historic city and its university colleges. The text at the bottom invites people to obtain information and fares from any LNER agency. |
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