The New Route to the Isle of Man poster – vintage Midland Railway poster – Manxman – c1905

The New Route to the Isle of Man poster – vintage Midland Railway poster – Manxman – c1905 This captivating The New Route to the Isle of Man poster, dating from around 1905, whisks you away on an unforgettable journey to the Isle of Man with the Midland Railway.. The star of the show is the mighty SS Manxman, a fast turbine steamer that entered service in 1904. The poster proudly displays her image, promising a smooth and reliable journey by train and steamer between Heysham and Douglas, the Isle of Man’s capital. But the adventure doesn’t begin and end with the ship. The poster cleverly incorporates cameos of Heysham Church and Douglas Harbour and Promenade, hinting at the charming destinations that await. This was truly the “golden age of railways,” and the Midland Railway aimed to capture the spirit of exploration with this enticing poster. Heysham Church, better known as St Peter’s Church, located in Lancashire, England, has a long history, with parts dating back to the Saxon period (8th century). The original church was probably Celtic (6th century). Most of the present building dates from the 14th century and around 1500. The church is built in sandstone rubble with stone slate roofs. The church has a three-bay nave with north and south aisles under a continuous roof, a lower two-bay chancel with north and south aisles under pitched roofs, the south aisle containing a chapel, a south porch and a bell-cote containing two bells on the west gable. The vintage Midland Railway call to action is clear: daily sailings commence on June 1st, 1905, offering a convenient schedule for both day trips and weekend escapes. Departing Douglas at 9.30 pm, the Manxman arrives in Heysham by lunchtime the next day. The return trip allows for a leisurely afternoon in Douglas, with the ship departing Heysham at 2.30 pm and arriving back by 5.15 pm. The New Route to the Isle of Man poster cleverly addresses traveller concerns by highlighting the seamless connection between train and ship. Express trains arrive and depart alongside the Manxman at Heysham, ensuring a smooth transition. And for added convenience, luggage transfer is included free of charge for those holding tourist or weekend tickets. This vintage gem is a testament to a bygone era of travel… the golden age of railways, beckoning us to set sail on a grand adventure to the Isle of Man. Order your reproduction The New Route to the Isle of Man poster today.           A vintage Midland Railway publicity poster advertising a ‘New Route to the Isle of Man via Heysham on the Fast Turbine Steamer Manxman’. Upon her completion in 1904, Manxman entered service with the Midland Railway on the Heysham to Douglas run. She gave reliable service until she was purchased from the Midland Railway by the Admiralty in January 1915 for service in World War One. The central focus of The New Route to the Isle of Man poster is firmly placed on the SS Manxman Steamship TSS Manxman was a turbine steamship launched in 1904 for the Midland Railway and operated between Heysham and Douglas, Isle of Man. The poster depicts two cameo images one of Heysham Church and one of Dougls Harbour and Promenade. from the golden age of railways The poster offers Daily Sailings from Monday to Saturday, commencing June 1st, 1905. The steamship departing from Douglas at 9.30 pm arriving at Heysham about 12.15 pm. The return trip leaving Heysham at 2.30 pm and arriving at Douglas at about 5-15 pm. It goes on to explain that Express trains from and to all parts arrive and depart alongside the Steamer at Heysham, with Luggage transferred free of charge through tourist and week-end tickets.