Collection: Vintage British Poster Prints

Vintage British poster prints are wall art showing British landmarks, cities, landscapes and travel scenes. London appears in views of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye and Greenwich, while other designs take you to York, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. You can choose a familiar city landmark or a quieter scene of hills, lakes and countryside.

The designs draw on the bold lettering and illustrated scenes associated with older travel advertising. Some put a place name front and centre, as in the Big Ben and Whitehall designs. Others give more room to the view, from a train beside the coast on a British Rail print to a river scene at Westminster. Blues, warm yellows and earthy greens bring different moods to the streets and landscapes.

British travel poster art also reaches beyond the best known sights. A Southampton design features a ship, while a Piccadilly to Heathrow print shows a line of trains. Holly Bush and Sutton Coldfield prints bring in local places, and an English Wildflowers design adds daisies and open countryside. These subjects let you mix transport, architecture and nature without making every wall about the same city.

Hang a London poster print where you want a recognisable view, such as above a desk or in a hallway. A Westminster scene can sit alongside Big Ben or the London Eye for a city grouping. For a different feel, pair the Yorkshire Dales with the Lake District, or set a rail design next to another travel scene. The lettering gives the prints a strong graphic presence even from across a room.

A vintage British poster print makes a thoughtful gift for someone with a connection to a particular place. A London visitor might appreciate Westminster Abbey or Greenwich, while someone who knows York may prefer its street scene. Train enthusiasts can look to the British Rail and Heathrow designs, and countryside lovers have hills, lakes and flowers to choose from. Pick a subject that recalls a journey, a hometown or a favourite view.