1971 Press Photo Wild West Stage Coach at Marylee Station In London

"The Next StageCoach To Arrive At Platform 4..." : A Wells Fargo style stagecoach drawn by four horses and flanked by outriders dressed as cowboys brought a colorful touch of the Wild West to Marylee,Station, London today. The arrival of the coach signaled the launch of one of Boac's most ambitious efforts to promote travel to the USA and Canada. The project takes the form of an exhibition on rails which will bring the sights and sounds of North America to thousands of people in 19 British cities during a 1,1304 mile Journey lasting four weeks. Involved with Boac in the project are the United States Travel Service, Air Canada, Avis Rent-a-car, Greyhound International, Eastern Airlines and American Airlines. Photo Shows Seated on the Stagecoach, holding rifle is the Canadian High Commissioner, Mr.Charlie Ritchie, Jnr, Minister at united states Embassy and Charge d Affairs in the absence of the Ambassador, at Marylebone Staten today. Looking on is Mr.Keith Grenville, Boac's chairman, in foreground.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1971.



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