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Bath - The Georgian City, BR poster, 1950
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Bath - The Georgian City, BR poster, 1950
Poster produced by British Railways (BR) to promote rail travel to Bath, North East Somerset. The poster shows a view of the Pump Room, part of the baths built by the Romans who were drawn to Bath, which they named Aquae Sulis, because of its unique natural hot springs. In the 18th century, Bath was the most fashionable resort in England. Artwork by Claude Buckle (1905-1973), who originally trained as an architect, but later turned to pictorial art. He painted in both oil and watercolour and was a prolific poster artist for Great Western Railway (GWR) and BR. Much of his original poster artwork is held at the National Railway Museum
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Step back in time with this vintage print of Bath - The Georgian City. Produced by British Railways (BR) in 1950, this poster captures the essence of a bygone era and promotes rail travel to the historic city of Bath, North East Somerset. The artwork, created by Claude Buckle, showcases the magnificent Pump Room, an iconic symbol of Bath's rich history. Built by the Romans who were captivated by its natural hot springs, they named it Aquae Sulis. In the 18th century, Bath became England's most fashionable resort and attracted visitors from all over. Buckle's talent as both an architect and a painter shines through in this piece. His meticulous attention to detail brings out the grandeur and elegance that defined Bath during its Georgian heyday. With his mastery of oil and watercolour techniques, he expertly captures every nuance of light and shade. This print is not just a beautiful work of art; it also serves as a window into our past. It reminds us of the allure that drew people to visit these Roman baths centuries ago and continues to enchant tourists today. Preserved at the National Railway Museum, this piece is part of Buckle's extensive collection showcasing his contributions as a prolific poster artist for Great Western Railway (GWR) and BR. Own a piece of history with this mesmerizing print that transports you back to an era when rail travel was at its peak and Bath was truly "The Georgian City. "
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