Golden Jubilee of the TT Races 1907-1957
Date(s): 1957
Creator(s): unknown artist
Scope & Content: A commemorative poster advertising 'Golden Jubilee of the TT Races, 1907-1957. Isle of Man for Happy Holidays. Travel by rail via Liverpool or Fleetwood. Ask for Train Times and Fares'
1957 marked fifty years since the first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) races, which were interrupted only by two World Wars. 1957 saw the 100mph lap barrier broken for the first time by Scot Bob McIntyre on a Gilera. 60 years later Michael Dunlop would recreate McIntyre's feat in a parade lap at the Classic TT.
Language: eng
Extent: overall: 101.5 cm x 63.5 cm
Item name: poster
Collection: Print & Poster Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: P.6314
Subject tags : #TT&MOTORSPORT