Title - London - St James's Palace - See Britain By Rail.
Location - St James's Palace, London, England.
Artist - Christopher Clark (1875-1942).
Description - This is one of a series of ceremonial posters painted by Clark, in the 1930s for the LMS, and then re-issued by British Railways. A ceremonial brass band is on parade, for the Changing of The Guard at St James's Palace. The palace was home to a number of past Kings of Great Britain, and is still a Royal residence.
This poster is one of a collection saved by a railwayman who worked at Carlisle station from the 1940s to the 1960s. The poster was never used and is in the same condition as originally received at the station for display.
Year Published - 1950
Size - Quad Royal (approx 50 x 40in or 127 x 102cm)
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railway Travel Poster.
Published by The Railway Executive (London Midland Region) LM 2850
Printed in Great Britain by Jordison and Company Limited, London and Middlesbrough.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+/A-, unconserved.
Folds with minor splitting, minor edge wear. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Christopher Clark was particularly known for his historical and military paintings, and he produced a number of paintings for railway posters during the 1930s, which were mostly covering ceremonial scenes.
