This Brighton tea towel features artwork by Edward Pond (1929–2012), created in his distinctive late-20th-century graphic style. Best known for his iconic Network SouthEast railway posters, Pond brought clarity, confidence, and modern elegance to British travel art.
The design centres on the Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s most celebrated landmark, rendered in crisp white linework against a deep blue ground. The Pavilion’s domes, minarets, and ornamental details are simplified into a striking architectural silhouette, balancing decorative richness with graphic restraint. Bold colour blocks and clean composition give the image a timeless, poster-like authority.
Originally produced to promote rail travel, Edward Pond’s designs are now highly collectible examples of British graphic design. This Brighton by Train tea towel brings that classic railway poster aesthetic into the home, combining seaside heritage with everyday practicality.
Printed on 100% cotton and handmade in Britain by our small family business, this tea towel is designed for regular kitchen use while preserving the integrity of Pond’s original artwork.
Details:
Artwork by Edward Pond (1929–2012)
Destination illustrated: Brighton, East Sussex
Royal Pavilion architectural design
British railway poster–inspired style
100% cotton
Approx. 50 × 75 cm
Handmade in the UK
Hanging loop included
Machine washable at 40°C
Ideal as a Brighton souvenir, British seaside gift, or tea towel for lovers of railway posters, architecture, and classic graphic design, this piece forms part of our Edward Pond collection, celebrating iconic destinations through one of Britain’s most influential poster artists.
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