This characterful Essex tea towel features a distinctive illustration by Edward Pond (1929–2012), the celebrated British artist best known for his iconic montage-style posters created for British Rail’s Network SouthEast in the late 1980s. Pond’s work captured the spirit of regional Britain through bold colour, simplified forms, and a strong sense of place.
This design depicts the Ferry Boat Inn, Essex, a much-loved riverside landmark, rendered in Pond’s instantly recognisable graphic style. The composition combines architectural clarity with expressive mark-making, placing the historic inn within its surrounding landscape and giving the scene a timeless, nostalgic atmosphere. Soft blues, reds, and off-whites echo the colour palettes used in Pond’s original railway posters, evoking the romance of British travel and destination advertising.
Edward Pond’s Network SouthEast posters are now highly sought-after collector’s pieces, admired for their confident design and regional storytelling. This Edward Pond tea towel brings that same heritage aesthetic into the home, celebrating a specific British destination while remaining practical for everyday kitchen use.
Printed on 100% cotton and handmade in Britain by our small family business, this tea towel is designed to be durable, absorbent, and long-lasting, while preserving the texture and character of Pond’s original artwork.
Details:
Artwork by Edward Pond (1929–2012)
Destination illustrated: Ferry Boat Inn, Essex
British railway poster–inspired tea towel
Montage-style regional illustration with bold colour
100% cotton tea towel
Approx. 50 × 75 cm
Handmade in the UK
Hanging loop included
Machine washable at 40°C
Ideal as an Essex souvenir tea towel, British travel poster homeware piece, or gift for railway art and design lovers, this design forms part of our Edward Pond collection celebrating iconic destinations through one of Britain’s most distinctive poster artists.