Title - Yorkshire - Richmond.
Location - Richmond, Yorkshire, England.
Artist - Leonard Russell Squirrell RWS (1893-1979).
Description - A picturesque view of the Norman Castle nestling above some of the old buildings of the town of Richmond. We can't determine the actual viewpoint. This particular poster was produced for the North American market, noting the Railway's offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Toronto.
Year Published - 1950s
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm) plus trimmed linen border.
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railway Travel Poster.
Published by British Railways (North Eastern Region) (1954)
Printed in Great Britain by Jordison & Co Ltd, London and Middlesbrough.
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+/A-, conservation-backed on stiff linen as acquired.
A couple of repaired edge tears. The linen backing has been trimmed close to the poster edges. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
Leonard Russell Squirrell was a painter and etcher, born in Ipswich, and was always based in Suffolk. He was a member of the Royal Institution and later the Royal Watercolour Society. His work is held in many collections.