01. Tattoo
by unknown artist, 1950
02. Conducted tours by London Transport
by Tom Eckersley, 1956
03. To town tonight
by Victor Galbraith, 1958
04. Boat Race
by Tom Eckersley, 1951
05. Bus and coach tours
by Abram Games, 1953
06. See London’s country by Green Rover ticket
by Tom Eckersley, 1959
07. Conducted coach tours
by Abram Games, 1950
08. Hop on a bus
by Lobban, 1958
09. Pantomimes and circuses
by Alistair Grant, 1952
10. Please shop between 10 and 4
by Victor Galbraith, 1959
11. Please avoid the rush hours
by Victor Galbraith, 1959
12. Keep Britain tidy
by unknown artist, 1955
13. For party travel
by Victor Galbraith, 1958
14. Do you know that…
by Victor Galbraith, 1959
15. Hop on a bus
by Lobban, 1958
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I recently fell head first into the online poster collection at the London Transport Museum. It is a fantastic resource brimming with remarkable designs from the past century, vintage to contemporary. Today I present to you mid century modern poster highlights from the 1950s with more to come from another choice decade later this month.
If you find yourself in the London area I strongly encourage you to see this wonderful museum firsthand. Their current exhibit is titled Surburbia: from homes to gnomes, how public transport shaped the suburbs. It is open until March 31st, 2010.
>> Visit the museum website for more information.
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amazing how good design is timeless
I have seen a few of these gems before. The London Transport Museum really is an excellent address.
I love the playfulness of these 50s beauties! You are giving me a good excuse for another trip to London :.)
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