Railway Photographic Advertising in Britain, 1900-1939
This book explores the phenomenal resources dedicated to understanding and encouraging passengers to consume travel from 1900 to 1939, analysing how place and travel were presented for sale. Using the Great Western Railway as a chief case study, as well a
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Railway Photographic Advertising in Britain, 1900-1939
Alexander Medcalf
Palgrave Studies in the History of the Media Series Editors Professor Bill Bell Cardiff University UK Dr Chandrika Kaul University of St Andrews UK Professor Alexander S. Wilkinson University College Dublin Ireland
Palgrave Studies in the History of the Media publishes original, high quality research into the cultures of communication from the middle ages to the present day. The series explores the variety of subjects and disciplinary approaches that characterize this vibrant field of enquiry. The series will help shape current interpretations not only of the media, in all its forms, but also of the powerful relationship between the media and politics, society, and the economy. Advisory Board: Professor Carlos Barrera (University of Navarra, Spain), Professor Peter Burke (Emmanuel College, Cambridge), Professor Nicholas Cull (Center on Public Diplomacy, University of Southern California), Professor Bridget Griffn-Foley (Macquarie University, Australia), Professor Tom O’Malley (Centre for Media History, University of Wales, Aberystwyth), Professor Chester Pach (Ohio University) More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/14578
Alexander Medcalf
Railway Photographic Advertising in Britain, 1900-1939
Alexander Medcalf Department of History University of York York, UK
Palgrave Studies in the History of the Media ISBN 978-3-319-70856-0 ISBN 978-3-319-70857-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70857-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017963066 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: © Trevor Smithers ARPS / Alamy Stock Photo Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Internat
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