Title - Derbyshire - Monsal Dale in the Peak District National Park - See Britain by Train.
Location - Monsal Dale, Derbyshire, England.
Artist - Peter Collins (1923-2001).
Description - A panoramic view of the viaduct crossing the River Wye, with a steam train progressing across. The Headstone (Monsal Dale) Viaduct, is the bridge made famous soon after opening in 1863, by John Ruskin who wrote "It has ruined the valley so that every fool in Buxton can be in Bakewell in half an hour and every fool from Bakewell can be in Buxton by lunchtime". He was clearly not a fan, but nowadays the graceful viaduct is widely thought to enhance the landscape! It is now part of a popular walking trail. The line was closed to trains in 1968.
Year Published - 1958
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm)
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster.
Published by British Railways (London Midland Region) L.M. 18858
Printed in Great Britain by Jordison and Co Ltd, London and Middlesbrough
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+, un-conserved.
Folds, a few minor fox spots, bluetac stains in corners, slight surface paper loss bottom left corner. 'Balquidder' in official crayon (the station which the poster had been sent to) and date stamp on rear. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Peter Collins ARCA was a commercial artist who produced posters for BEA, ICI and Shell as well as British Railways.
