Title - Bournemouth - The All Seasons Resort.
Location - Bournemouth, Dorset / Hampshire, England.
Artist - Alan Durman (1905-1963) - actually shown as Alan Burman for some reason.
Description - The area's famous pine trees and rhododendrons form the basis of this rich, warm depiction of the coast. It could almost be the Med, and would attract people looking for sunshine and relaxation. Through trains from all over the country would be another encouragement. A small steamer is just leaving the pier, with the sweep of the coast round to Hengistbury Head in the distance.
Year Published - 1953
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm).
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster.
Published by The Railway Executive (Southern Region) AD 6591/B25/31853
Printed in Great Britain by Leonard Ripley & Co Ltd, Vauxhall, London.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+, un-conserved.
Folds with minor wear, small top edge tear, very minor fox spotting. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Alan Durman had photographic training in Weymouth, moved to London, working in window display and was soon appointed to the Display Department of the Imperial Tobacco Co. as artist and photographer. During the War he served as an officer in the R.A.S.C.
He worked in all types of materials and gained a reputation as a mural artist, producing work for the Berkeley Cafe, Clifton and in Saltford Community Hall. He was a successful poster designer for Eastern National Coach Company and produced many bathing belle posters for British Railways during the 1950s and 60s.
