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Ramsgate

Ramsgate - Before (Poster) Royal Quad 40 x 50 Southern Railway travel poster advertising Ramsgate, created in 1939 by prominent commercial artists Kenneth D. Shoesmith and Verney L. Danvers.Key Details & Background Historical Context: Published right before the outbreak of World War II, this colored lithograph captures the vibrant "golden age" of British seaside rail travel.Visual Imagery: The composition showcases a pleasure craft carrying holidaymakers as it leaves Ramsgate Harbour, contrasting against busy piers, sandy beaches, and the coastal town skyline.Typography: Prominently features classic bold lettering reading "Ramsgate: For Jolly Holidays in Southern Sunshine" and notes frequent express train routes provided by the Southern Railway.Original Distribution: The original lithographs were printed in London by McCorquodale & Co. Ltd. in a standard "quad royal" format measuring 40 x 50 inches. Original surviving copies are rare and preserved in institutional archives like the Science Museum Group Collection.