CILT(UK) Railway History Told Through Posters

Mike’s presentation contains around 80 poster images, including over a dozen created by Royal Academicians. He begins with the advert for the first “experimental” passenger train and concludes in the 1960s, after which budgets were diverted to TV advertising. The artwork and captions give us a glimpse, not only of advances in engineering and design, but also of contemporary social concerns. The glittering array of artists and poster designs is a worthy contribution to this year’s Railway 200 celebration.

Mike Willmot served as chair of the North Staffs Community Rail Partnership for 20 years. He is now secretary of the Far North Line Community Rail Partnership, and has restored the building at Helmsdale Station, establishing a Community Interest Company.

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