We’ve brought you planes, we’ve brought you automobiles – so now we are delighted to present, for the very first time, vintage trains to complete the triangle of the golden age of travel: planes, trains and automobiles abound at Stick No Bills…
The golden age of travel wasn't just about glamorous airlines and luxury automobiles – it was equally defined by the romance of railway journeys across Britain's countryside.
Today, we're thrilled to introduce our licensed British Railway Collection, featuring vintage train travel posters that capture the essence of early 20th-century leisure travel.
Licensed British Rail Posters: From museum Archives to Your Home
Our new collection showcases licensed poster artworks sourced directly from the archives of the British National Railway Museum, originally created to encourage train travel for leisure and pleasure at the beginning of the twentieth century. These are officially licensed travel posters, impeccably remastered by us, recreating vintage travel posters to bring authentic British railway heritage into contemporary homes.
Rail companies and advertising agencies were tasked with encouraging travel for leisure, focusing on weekends and public holidays to keep railways busy at all times, while also encouraging the growing number of families with disposable income to travel for the sheer joy of it.
Cornwall Travel Posters: The Crown Jewel of British Seaside Marketing
Included in this collection are three exceptional Cornwall travel posters featuring Newquay, each representing the pinnacle of British seaside marketing from the early 1900s. These vintage railway advertisements were designed to entice travellers to discover Cornwall's dramatic coastline, sandy beaches, and charming seaside towns via Britain's expanding railway network.
The Story Behind Cornwall's Railway Tourism
During the early twentieth century, British railway companies invested heavily in tourism marketing, commissioning talented artists to create compelling visual campaigns to showcase the beautiful places suddenly reachable to working families. These authentic British Rail posters weren't merely advertisements – they were sophisticated works of art that created the allure of domestic travel destinations like Cornwall.
The Cornwall Collection perfectly exemplifies this tradition, showcasing Cornwall's:
- Dramatic Atlantic coastline
- Pristine sandy beaches
- Quintessential British seaside charm
- Accessible railway connections from London and major cities
In keeping with Stick No Bills mission to give back to the places that inspire our motifs, a fixed percentage of net sales from the Cornwall Collection is donated to the Cornwall Community Foundation, an organisation that provides grants to local projects that make a big impact in local communities.
Authentic Vintage Travel Poster Collection: Museum Quality & Officially Licensed
What sets our British Railway Collection apart is its complete authenticity and proper licensing. Each poster is:
Officially Licensed: © Board of Trustees of the Science Museum. 21st century remaster of first edition lithograph produced by The Archives Design Group exclusively for Stick No Bills Global®-certified distribution under license by SCMG Enterprises Ltd.
This collection has been sourced from the British National Railway Museum archives and professionally remastered in-house by our curatorial team. Modern technology printing, inks and papers ensures these historic works can be enjoyed for generations to come; with their historical, artist-attributed integrity intact, including works by renowned British artists such as expedition artist Frank A.A. Wootton.
Why Vintage Train Posters Matter Today
These vintage British railway posters represent:
- Historical Significance: Documenting Britain's railway tourism development
- Artistic Excellence: Museum-quality lithographic artistry
- Cultural Heritage: Preserving British travel and leisure history
- Timeless Appeal: Design aesthetics that remain compelling today
Frank A.A. Wootton: Master of British Travel Art
Our collection features works by celebrated expedition artist Frank A.A. Wootton, whose distinctive style captured the essence of British landscapes and travel destinations. Wootton's contribution to travel poster art represents the highest calibre of commercial illustration from this period. We are proud to have the full endorsement of the heirs to his estate and thus feature all our Wootton works in their own Frank A.A. Wootton Collection on our website.
Licensed Vintage Posters: Investment in Authentic Art
Our licensed British Railway Collection offers genuine value through:
- Legal Authenticity: Proper licensing agreements with copyright holders
- Museum Provenance: Direct sourcing from official archives
- Limited Distribution: Exclusive licensing arrangements
- Professional Remastering: High-quality restoration for modern display
British Seaside Posters: Bringing Cornwall Home
The Cornwall Collection offers more than decoration – it provides a beautiful connection to Britain's rich seaside heritage. Whether you're a Cornwall native, a frequent visitor, or simply someone who appreciates British coastal beauty, these posters capture the timeless appeal of Cornwall's landscapes.
Perfect for:
- Cornwall enthusiasts and residents
- British travel and railway history collectors
- Vintage poster art investors
- Interior designers seeking authentic British elements
- Anyone passionate about golden age travel marketing
Shop the British Railway Collection
Browse our complete British Railway Collection and discover why these licensed vintage train travel posters continue to captivate collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.
