Visit Windermere and go by train poster – AJ Wilson – 1963

Visit Windermere and go by train poster – AJ Wilson – 1963

This is a reproduction of a superb vintage Windermere poster. The British Railways advertising poster was realised by the artist AJ Wilson published by British Railways. The Windermere print provides a view of the northern end of the lake, viewed from the deck  of MV Swan, one of British Railways lake steamers. Lake Windermere is England’s largest natural lake and was the first lake in England to feature steamships. The first paddle steamer ‘Lady of the Lake’ was launched in 1845.

At the time this vintage AJ Wilson poster was made the lake featured four motor cruisers, named after birds. The poster explains that the namels of the vessels  were named MV Swan, MV  Tern, MV Swift and the one in the distance in the poster MV Teal. The four vessels operated between Ambleside, Bowness and Lake Side.

The beautiful Cumbrian countryside and mountain peaks are a stunning backdrop to the fabulous poster.

Our posters are carefully and professionally created from vintage originals. Whilst great care is taken in the production of these posters, we also try to maintain a vintage feel, so there may be small imperfections, fold marks, scuffs, tears or marks that were part of the original poster master. If these do appear they should be visible on the larger views of the item on this listing. The originals of many of the posters we offer can cost many thousands of pounds, so whilst these posters look great, especially framed and mounted on a wall, they are intended as a fun, affordable reproductions and not intended fine art prints.

The 50x70cm version has been specially produced to be used in conjunction with Ikea’s 50x70cm Ribba picture frame which currently retails for around £12. So you can bag a bargain of print and frame for a great price.