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The Forth Bridge, LNER poster, 1923-1947
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The Forth Bridge, LNER poster, 1923-1947
Poster produced for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) promoting the LNER East Coast route and featuring The Forth Bridge. The Forth Bridge was opened in 1890 and completed the East Coast railway route between London and Aberdeen. The impresive cantilever design has remained as Britains most famous railway landmark. Artwork by Sir Frank William Brangwyn (1867-1956)
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This print showcases the iconic Forth Bridge, a masterpiece of engineering that has stood the test of time. Produced as a promotional poster for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) between 1923 and 1947, it highlights the LNER East Coast route while featuring this magnificent structure. The Forth Bridge, opened in 1890, holds great historical significance as it completed the vital railway connection between London and Aberdeen. Its impressive cantilever design has made it Britain's most renowned railway landmark, capturing the imagination of both locals and visitors alike. Renowned artist Sir Frank William Brangwyn beautifully captures the grandeur and majesty of this architectural marvel in his artwork. His attention to detail brings out every intricate element of its construction, from its towering red steel girders to its graceful arches spanning across Scotland's Firth of Forth. As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back to an era when rail travel was at its peak. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for those golden years when steam locomotives chugged along these tracks with elegance and precision. This print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in conquering nature's obstacles. It reminds us that even after more than a century since its completion, The Forth Bridge continues to inspire awe and admiration among all who behold it.
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