1949/50 Guernsey Channel Islands Travel Ephemera incl British Railways Timetable

£10.00 Buy It Now, £3.99 Shipping, eBay Money Back Guarantee
Seller: sallysatticstash ✉️ (550) 100%, Location: near Ottery St Mary, Devon, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 186070355371 1949/50 Guernsey Channel Islands Travel Ephemera incl British Railways Timetable. 1949/50 Guernsey Channel Islands Travel Ephemera incl British Railways Timetable This lot is a small treasure trove of social history, fascinating for those interested in post-war Britain and the history of the Channel, Islands. It comprises three items, all dating from around 1949-50: British Railways Southern Region Services and Fares Leaflet for the Channel Islands, dated March 21st 1949. 12 Pages, staple bound. As well as detailed timetables and and fares it includes general information on travel such as the necessity to bring ration books.  'Come to Guernsey: Guide to the States of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. This is a guide book published by County Associations Ltd, an organisation which produced many English Guides. Poignantly, it begins with a reference to the recent Nazi Occupation, saying 'Visitors to Guernsey need have no fear that the past will overshadow the present. The history of a thousand years cannot be wiped out even by five years of occupation by an enemy who cared nothing for it...'. The guide includes black and white photographs, maps, and many advertisements. 92 pages, staple bound. No date. There is, however, reference to future legislative changes taking place in 1949, so publication must date to that year or before. 'Guernsey', an Illustrated Guernsey Promotional Booklet. This is a promotional guide which attempts to attract visitors to Guernsey, published by the States Publicity Committee of Guernsey. It is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs. It is undated, but the mention of the necessity for ration cards brings home how soon after the war this was. Rationing finally ended in 1954, but given that this book was an attic find with the two publications listed above, I would guess it probably also dates to around 1949/50.  32 pages, staple bound. Condition:  All items show minor wear/creasing commensurate with age. However, they are in pretty good condition considering that they are over 70 years old. There is some rusting to the staples of all three publications, and 'Come to Guernsey' has some dirt/staining to the cover. The spine of 'Guernsey' is worn but the pages are still attached.  Please study the photos carefully as they form part of this description. Delivery: The items will be carefully packaged using, wherever possible, recycled/reused materials, and despatched via Royal Mail Second Class Post.  Thank you for looking. Please check out my other items for sale! I am always happy to combine postage where possible.
  • Condition: Used
  • Type: Ephemera
  • Era: Vintage (1920-1980)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

PicClick Insights - 1949/50 Guernsey Channel Islands Travel Ephemera incl British Railways Timetable PicClick Exclusive

  •  Popularity - 0 watchers, 0.0 new watchers per day, 203 days for sale on eBay. 0 sold, 1 available.
  •  Best Price -
  •  Seller - 550+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.

People Also Loved PicClick Exclusive