1947 Fountains Abbey Britain Poster, Harrogate Yorkshire, Travel Association United Kingdom, travel tourism holiday vacation wall art decor
This is a 1947 Fountains Abbey from Harrogate in Yorkshire travel poster from the British Travel Association to promote tourism in Britain.
Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield. Founded in 1132, the abbey operated for 407 years, becoming one of the wealthiest monasteries in England until its dissolution, by order of Henry VIII, in 1539.
Printed by Rembrandt Photogravure. Photo is uncredited.
Dimensions: 30 in x 20 in (77cm x 51 cm)
Note the minor tears on the top - see photos
The British Travel Association was formed in 1929, but these posters are from 1947/48 to coincide with the 1948 Olympic Games in London in an effort to bring international tourism to what was a United Kingdom rebuilding after the Second World War.
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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