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Previously mounted Royal Quad 40 x 50 This is a vintage
British Railways travel poster for Buxton, a spa town in Derbyshire, England.
Created by artist Claude Henry Buckle (1905–1973), the artwork dates to approximately 1949. Buckle, who originally trained as an architect, used a panoramic style to highlight the town's famous landmarks.
Key Features Shown
The Crescent: The prominent curved building in the center, modeled after the Royal Crescent in Bath.
The Dome: Visible behind the Crescent, it is the largest unsupported dome in Britain.
Tagline: The poster identifies Buxton as "The Derbyshire Spa of Blue Waters". |
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