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Travel Poster Bournemouth Resort Hugh Chevins British Railways - Original vintage British railway travel poster advertising Bournemouth - The All-Seasons Resort on the south coast of England, reachable by express trains from London Waterloo through trains from the Midlands & North. The poster features a vibrant mid-century artwork by painter and illustrator ⁠Hugh Chevins (1931-2003), the colorful, cartoon-style poster depicts a panoramic view of the bustling sandy beach and seafront promenade from West Cliff, leading down to sunbathers, vibrant beach umbrellas, and the iconic Bournemouth Pier with a paddle steamer cruising out at sea, framed by pine trees and clusters of bright red rhododendron flowers in the foreground. Published by the Southern Region of British Railways. Printed by Jordison & Co Limited. Good condition, repaired tears, pinholes, folds, minor staining, writing on reverse visible, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Hugh Chevins, size (cm): 102x64, year of printing: 1959.