1962 Tower of London Poster, London Underground , Festival of the City of London, by Hanna Weil, The Tube, travel history, wall art decor

This Tube (London Underground) poster "Festival of the City of London" shows the castle crenallations of the imposting Tower of London from 1962 is by Hanna Weil. It features a highly stylized and whimsical depiction of the Tower of London, filling most of the frame with its many towers and turrets. It uses a warm palette of burnt oranges, terracottas, and ochres, giving a sense of aged stone.

The poster clearly states, "THIS IS A REPRODUCTION OF A POSTER DESIGNED FOR LONDON TRANSPORT," indicating it's a later poster, not an original from 1962, but a reprint from the late 1960s or early 1970s from the London Transport Poster Shop in Marylebone in response to public desire to bring these iconic images into their own homes. These officially vintage reproductions are also quite rare as they came from a time close to the release of the original poster.
Text reads: Festival of the City of London, 9 - 21 July; Concerts, Recitals and Choirs in Cathedral, City Churches and Gild Halls; Gilbert and Sullivan in the Tower, Purcell in Guildhall; a Miracle Play in St. Paul's, Fireworks on the Thames; Floodlighting, Entertainment and Carnival in honour of the 'Flower of Cities all'; proudly served by London's buses, Underground and Green Line coaches.
Nearest Station: Tower Bridge
Artist: Hanna Weil
Printed by: Curwen Press 563/1578B/1500 (262/513M)
Dimensions: 40 in x 25 in (102 cm x 64 cm)

The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England. The Underground has its origins in the Metropolitan Railway, opening on 10 January 1863 as the world's first underground passenger railway. The Metropolitan is now part of the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. The first line to operate underground electric traction trains, the City & South London Railway in 1890, is now part of the Northern line.

Hanna Weil (1921-2012). She was a German-born graphic designer and illustrator who emigrated to England in 1939. She designed numerous posters for London Transport, as well as work for other clients.

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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