Noah’s Ark

This poster, advertising travel to London Zoo, was commissioned by London Transport in 1957. The colourful print of Noah's Art was designed by Enid Marx. The lettering and poetry was by B G Lewis. "Old Noah stocked his sturdy Ark With animals both old and gnu And sailed away to Regent's Park To found a comprehensive Zoo. To Whipsnade, then, the course was clear For Shem the navigator, To start one in the open air Ideal for the spectator. The booklet 'How To Get There' cites Admission fees and when to go To Zoos and all the other sights The London visitor should know..". Printed by McCorquodale & Company Ltd