Skegness is so bracing Catalogue Reference: COPY 1/277 f222 Poster, London & North Eastern Railway, Skegness is So Bracing by Frank Newbould, 1935. Thorpe referencing John Hassall's famous jolly 'Skegness is so bracing' travel poster, but adapted to comment on the East Coast bombardments suffered by Britain during the First World War. May 5, 2024 · The poster’s now legendary wording - Skegness Is So Bracing – was said to have been dreamt up by an unknown member of staff at the rail company. The Jolly Fisherman poster is one of the most famous English holiday posters. 'Skegness is So Bracing' by John Hassall, 1908. 30 am. 2070 x 1345mm. Coloured lithograph depicting a young girl in a red swimming costume running down a beach and pulling the Jolly Fisherman along by his scarf. The original oil painting was created by artist John Hassall who was paid 12 Guineas (about £1,600 today) to produce what has become an image so iconic that is impossible Jan 3, 2025 · ‘“ Skegness is so Bracing!” has been the slogan since 1908 ’ “It was successful from the standpoint of what we aimed to achieve,” averred Gilbert. ” Skegness is SO Bracing by Hassall. Aug 14, 2012 · Learn how the iconic 1908 poster 'Skegness is SO Bracing' by John Hassall was restored by a local conservator for the Hints for Holidays exhibition. Great Britain. Apparently having cold winds was a selling point for Victorians who were planning a holiday to the coast!. Dennis, Scarborough, 1989. This record is part of the copyright collection of images registered with the Stationers' Company (1842-1912). Commissioned by the Great Northern Railway, artist John Hassall created the original Jolly Fisherman image as an oil painting in 1908. “We wanted substantial national coverage for Skegness as a changing seaside resort—a place to invest, a place to visit, and a place to do business. The poster was first put on display at Easter time that Skegness is So Bracing by Frank Newbould (1887–1951), 1935, from National Railway Museum Skegness Is So Bracing Poster – John Hassall One of the most famous railway posters ever printed, “Skegness Is So Bracing” was commissioned by Great Northern Railway. Poster, British Railways (Eastern Region), Skegness is SO Bracing!, 1956. The “so bracing” slogan, of almost equal importance, is believed to have been the brainchild of an unknown member of the Railway Staff. Dimensions: 40 x 50 Apr 13, 2017 · The magazine cover mocks the original Jolly Fisherman poster, from 1908, which featured the character on the beach with the words "Skegness is so bracing". See the before and after images of the Jolly Fisherman and his seaside town. It is regarded as one of the most famous holiday advertisements of all time and Skegness is So Bracing, Great Western Railway Poster, 1909. Format: quad royal. Skegness - back in the day in the 1970's! Jun 26, 2022 · 'Skegness is So Bracing' by John Hassall. Hassall". H. Issued by the London and North Eastern Railway. Dimensions: 40 x 50 Aug 9, 2024 · Skegness, on the North Sea coast in Lincolnshire, is an archetypal seaside town. Our beautiful Wall Art and Photo Gifts include Framed Prints, Photo Prints, Poster Prints, Canvas Prints By the early 20th century, the railway companies were promoting seaside resorts for both day trips and longer holidays. It has long, wide sandy beaches, a pier, traditional seaside attractions, and, in Butlin’s, the country’s first holiday camp. In the sky at top right is the Jolly Fisherman created by poster artist John Hassall. The Skegness is so Bracing poster featuring The Jolly Fisherman helped to put the town on the map and is now world famous. The poster depicts a fisherman skipping along the beach, with the slogan "Skegness is SO bracing". The original itself is in the public domain for the following reason: Tourist Poster: Skegness is so Bracing - Jolly Fisherman, after John Hassall, printed by T. Printed by Jarrold & Sons, Norwich & London. Text below gives details of guidebooks and train services, with the British Tags: skegness, skegness is so bracing, lincolnshire, england, uk, united kingdom, gb, holidays, vacations, sea, beach, ocean, sand, sandcastle, swimming, diving Jul 29, 2019 · 'Skegness is So Bracing' by John Hassall. So fun to look at! This famous Vintage Railroad Poster artwork of Frank Newbould “A boy pulling the ‘Jolly Fisherman’ by his red scarf along the beach of Skegness” published in 1908 was one of the most popular posters for its time. jpg. 'Skegness Is SO Bracing'. Before the railway arrived in 1875, Skegness was primarily a fishing village and small port. Poster, London & North Eastern Railway, Skegness is So Bracing by Frank Newbould, 1935. A very rare poster of such an iconic holiday destination image 'The Jolly Fisherman' by John Hassall. You cannot overwrite this file. The East Coast is SO bracing - with apologies to the famous "Hassall" poster. King & McGaw has an extensive collection of art prints by established and emerging artists, which are all framed by hand in the UK. Jolly fisherman, with hands facing downwards, running along beach. The 'Skegness Is SO Bracing'. Some advertising campaigns – for example, John Hassall's jolly fisherman paired with the slogan 'Skegness is SO bracing' – were so memorable and effective that they were adopted for all kinds of promotional merchandise. May 31, 2017 · Free Online Library: Skegness Is So Bracing. ca. File usage on Commons Poster produced for the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to the Lincolnshire coastal resort town of Skegness. Originally designed by John Hassall in 1908 for the Great Northern Railway. Coloured lithograph depicting a view looking down on Skegness, with the Embassy ballroom and a funfair in the foreground, and the seafront and pier beyond. Original Skegness, Is SO Bracing Poster. jpg cropped 12 % horizontally, 56 % vertically using CropTool with lossless mode. Dimensions: 20 × 30 in: Subject: Travel: Years: 1950s: Country: UK: Condition: Good, but fold marks and slight wear to edges: Linen Backed: Yes Poster, Great Northern Railway. (English town where 1973 National Union of Students conference was held, Conference notes, Travel narrative) by "American Diplomacy"; Political science Cities and towns Description and travel Personal narratives College students Conferences, meetings and seminars Political activity Conferences and conventions Factionalism Miners Political parties Skegness - back in the day in the 1970's! Skegness is SO Bracing is the town slogan, Skegness endures cold northerly winds at times and it was believed the cold air was good for you. LNER Vintage Travel Poster by John Hassall, 1926; Product code: S-745 £ 19. Cartoon by J. Skegness Is So Bracing, Lincolnshire. The poster shows a child pulling the Jolly Fisherman by his red scarf. This image is in the public domain because it is a mere mechanical scan or photocopy of a public domain original, or – from the available evidence – is so similar to such a scan or photocopy that no copyright protection can be expected to arise. In the amended version the beach and During the early pre-war 20th century, the Great Northern Railway commissioned a poster to advertise excursions to the resort, the first being from King's Cross, London, on Good Friday, 1908, leaving London at 11. E. The ‘Skegness Is So Bracing Poster’ has to be one of the most famous railway posters ever printed. The Jolly Fisherman was created by one of the most influential illustrators of the early twentieth century, John Hassall, for a commission by GNR (Great Northern Railway). 00 Oct 1, 2020 · This image is in the public domain because it is a mere mechanical scan or photocopy of a public domain original, or – from the available evidence – is so similar to such a scan or photocopy that no copyright protection can be expected to arise. The illustration is signed at bottom right "Frank Newbould after J. 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