Title - Royal Tunbridge Wells - One Hour By Train From London & The South Coast.
Location - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.
Artist - Alan Durman (1905-1963).
Description - A lovely colourful image of stylish people enjoying the sunshine in a view looking along the Pantiles and through towards the clock tower of The Parish Church of King Charles The Martyr in the background.
Year Published - 1957
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm).
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster.
Published by The Southern Region of British Railways AD7275/B25/57/8
Printed in Great Britain by Ernest J Day & Co Ltd, London W1
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: B+, un-conserved.
Creased uneven folds, with slight wear-through and a couple of pieces of acid-free tape on rear. There is also a slight ink-bleed into the borders; maybe the printers were trying out something new as the colours are very rich. 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.