Great Western Railway

HOLIDAY HAUNTS. STATION: LLANGOLLEN.

Bookmarker (c. 1925-30) printed in dark brown on cream card, with a horizontal oval view of The Vale of Llangollen, North Wales; reverse side carries the coats of arms of London and Bristol and a description of The Vale of Llangollen. Holiday Haunts Series: Station Llangollen. Length 18.2 cm. *One of at least four designs issued by the Great Western Railway during the early days of motor transport, in an attempt to attract holiday-makers to the West Country resorts, at a time when the railway monopoly of traffic to seaside resorts and tourist centres was threatened by road competition. Item #162638

Price: $50.00