{"product_id":"1966-the-gardens-of-the-parks-poster-16666","title":"1966 The Gardens of the Parks Poster, London Underground, St James Regents Park by Una Lindsay Alan Lindsay, The Tube, travel wall art decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original Tube (London Underground) poster \"The Gardens of the Parks\" shows a decorative view of a formal garden, seen through an ornate ironwork gate. The composition is structured into a grid-like pattern with various sections showcasing different aspects of the garden: a central fountain, beds of red roses and yellow\/red tulips, and a peacock. The style has a strong graphic quality, almost resembling a tapestry or a stained-glass window, with intricate details and a rich color palette dominated by greens, reds, and yellows, with touches of blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText reads: The gardens of the parks offer a selection of the more formal gaieties to the Londoner and his visitors. Try St. James's Park, the trim and pram-set Kensington Gardens, the Nash-inspired elegance of Regent's Park, or, farther afield, take a trip to Kew where the wild and the controlled are most pleasurably and instructively combined. By Underground to St. James's Park High Street Kensington Baker Street Kew Gardens\u003cbr\u003e\nNearest Stations: St. James's Park, High Street Kensington, Baker Street, Kew Gardens\u003cbr\u003e\nArtist: Una Lindsay and Alan Lindsay\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinted by: Curwen Press 266\/306M\/3500\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 40 in x 25 in (102 cm x 64 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: some light edge marks, see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; City and Metropolitan lines. The first line to operate underground electric traction trains, the City \u0026amp; South London Railway in 1890, is now part of the Northern line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUna Lindsay was a designer and illustrator. She taught in the Royal College of Art in the 1960s and also designed wallpaper for Cole \u0026amp; Son. She produced posters for London Transport in collaboration with the artist Alan Lindsay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the FAQ for more information on shipping, tracking and insurance options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lampposted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57206248931715,"sku":"LIQ6Q","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8538\/7139\/files\/il_fullxfull.7053913517_mojf.jpg?v=1768968322","url":"https:\/\/lampposted.com\/products\/1966-the-gardens-of-the-parks-poster-16666","provider":"Lampposted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}