1990s Virgin Atlantic London Poster, by Paul Simmons, Double Decker Bus, United Kingdom, Great Britian, Aviation, travel wall art decor

1990s Virgin Atlantic London Poster, by Paul Simmons, Double Decker Bus, United Kingdom, Great Britian, Aviation, travel wall art decor

This is a 1990s original poster from Paul Simmons. "Virgin's London" from the Virgin Atlantic aviation advertising in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Paul Simmons (a British watercolour artist) was commissioned to do a series of 6 limited edition prints for Virgin Atlantic, each one to depict a Virgin Atlantic destination and contain 'the scarlet lady'.
In this instance she is waling briskly in a red dress, holding a shopping bag from Harrods. A street performer, gothic girl and police constable look on with an old man and child in the foreground to a Virgin Atlantic plane apparently in the street, which can be seen reflected in the child's balloons. An iconic red double decker bus and a London Taxi cab can be seen in the background.
Printed for Virgin Atlantic
Dimensions: 19.5 in x 27.5 in (50 cm x 70 cm)

Virgin Atlantic, a trading name of Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited and Virgin Atlantic International Limited, is a British airline with its head office in Crawley, England. The airline was established in 1984 as British Atlantic Airways, and was originally planned by its co-founders Randolph Fields and Alan Hellary to fly between London and the Falkland Islands. Soon after changing the name to Virgin Atlantic Airways, Fields sold his shares in the company after disagreements with Richard Branson over the management of the company. The maiden flight from Gatwick Airport to Newark International Airport took place on 22 June 1984.

A double-decker bus is a bus that has two storeys or decks. Double-decker buses are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and Asia, the best-known example being the red London bus, namely the AEC Routemaster.

Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.

When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.

These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.

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