Traveller Gallery

French Wagons-Lit poster

Poster advertising the French National Railways Wagon-Lits (sleeper train) service to Switzerland, Italy and the Cote d'Azur and giving us a fascinating glimpse at the typical interior of a cabin in second class complete with beds, vanity cabinet and lovely wooden art deco finishes

© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited

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Thrilling Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover - THE IONIAN CYCLE

THE IONIAN CYCLE (William Tenn) A space traveller from Earth encounters some interesting fauna emerging from eggs, pods, shells or whatever. Date: 1948

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Rosita Forbes

Joan Rosita Forbes (1890-1967) British traveller and writer. Forbes travelled extensively in the Middle East during 1921, often incognito. Reports of her travels featured in numerous magazines including The Sphere and Harper's Bazaar. Photo shows Rosita's love of the exotic

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