This Winchester tea towel features artwork by Edward Pond (1929–2012), created in his distinctive late-20th-century graphic style. Best known for his celebrated Network SouthEast railway posters, Pond combined simplified architectural forms with subtle texture and carefully balanced colour to convey atmosphere and place.
The design centres on Winchester Cathedral, rendered in pale stone tones against a soft blue sky. The building’s great west front is reduced to clean lines and confident shapes, while the glowing window detail adds warmth and depth. Light cloud forms and gentle surface texture give the scene a calm, almost contemplative quality, echoing the cathedral’s scale and presence.
Originally produced to promote travel by rail, Edward Pond’s posters are now regarded as classics of British graphic design. This Winchester by Train tea towel brings that refined poster aesthetic into the home, combining architectural 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 character and integrity of Pond’s original artwork.
Details:
Artwork by Edward Pond (1929–2012)
Destination illustrated: Winchester, Hampshire
British railway poster–inspired design
Late-20th-century graphic style
100% cotton
Approx. 50 × 75 cm
Handmade in the UK
Hanging loop included
Machine washable at 40°C
Ideal as a Winchester souvenir, British cathedral tea towel, or gift 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.