Poster To Poster

A Definitive Series of Regional Books on British Railway Posters

Background to the Project

There are no definitive books about railway posters from the early day right up to the present day.  There are poster books that cover the so-called ‘Golden Age’ from 1923-1947 and some excellent books about London Transport and Underground advertising, but the subject of railway posters of the 20th century has been sadly neglected.

In recent times, collecting railway posters has become far more popular, both within the art world and in railway memorabilia collecting circles.  This is part due to nostalgia and partly because many of the early posters are now extremely valuable.  However the more modern posters are also affordable and memorable to all of us who regularly take the train.

 

Having lists of what was published and what therefore is available is long overdue, so collectors can see how many Lancashire, or Edinburgh or Norfolk posters were published.  This series of books is being published in conjunction with The National Railway Museum in York and the Science and Society Picture Library in London.  Further support has been provided by Onslows, the International Auction house specializing in posters of all subjects.   The series will showcase some of the greatest collections of railway posters to be found anywhere in the world.  Of the several thousand railway posters published since the Victorian era, less than 10% have featured in poster books.