LNER vs LMS Metal Sign

LNER vs LMS Metal Sign. The Original Metal Wall Sign Co, LNER v’s LMS sign. Metal Wall Sign from an original L.N.E.R. poster produced in the 1930’s. This poster depicting the quicker journey time from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh travelling on LNER’s ‘The Coronation’ service compared to ‘The Coronation Scot’ train service operating between London Euston and Glasgow. This is a lovely poster showing both streamlined steam locomotives together, that were produced by the two rivals.

The LNER covered quite an extensive area of Britain, from London through East Anglia, the East Midlands and Yorkshire to the north east of England and Scotland. The 1923 grouping meant that former rivals within the LNER had to work together. The task of creating an instantly recognisable public image went to William M. Teasdale, the first advertising manager. Teasdale was influenced by the philosophies and policies of Frank Pick, who controlled the style and content of the London Underground’s widely acclaimed poster advertising. Teasdale did not confine his artists within strict guidelines but allowed them a free hand. William Barribal designed a series of bold Art Deco posters in the 1920s and 1930s. When Teasdale was promoted to Assistant General Manager, this philosophy was carried on by Cecil Dandridge who succeeded him and was the Advertising Manager until nationalisation in 1948. Dandridge was largely responsible for the adoption of the Gill Sans typeface, later adopted by British Railways.

LNER vs LMS Metal Sign comes in 2 sizes.  Small size is 6×8″.  Large size 12×16″.

We also sell a range of The Original Metal Wall Sign Co. L.N.E.R railway posters, with pictures of the famous steam engines, Flying Scotsman and Mallard. We also have LNER and British Railways travel posters, depicting seaside locations on the North East and Northumberland coast. Including Whitley Bay and Seahouses.