Poster; The Derby, by Charles Burton, 1930
Main details
| Reference number | 1983/4/8982 |
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| Description | This poster was published by the Underground Group in 1930. It advertises travel to Derby Day, one of the oldest horse races in the world. The event was established by the Earl of Derby in 1779 and has always attracted a huge crowd. This image by Charles Burton shows a group of spectators who have hired an open-top bus for the day. Their fee would have included travel there and back, and parking in a special enclosure. |
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| Dates | 1930 |
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| Print code | 179.12,000. 21/1/30 |
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| Completeness | 89% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 242mmWidth 324mmDescriptive size Panel posterItem content Attribute Value Object title The DerbyText The Derby
Book your bus now Hire Department, 55 Broadway S.W.1. GeneraL Victoria 6800 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Artist Charles Burton, 1930Printer Dangerfield Printing Company Ltd, 1930Publisher Underground Electric Railways Company Ltd, 1930