Description

For sale is an original 1938 cigarette card from the W.A. & A.C. Churchman "In Town To-Night" series. This specific card is #31, The Town Crier (Mr. W.T. Leech). Historical Context: Issued in 1938, this set was inspired by the incredibly popular BBC radio program In Town Tonight, which ran from 1933 to 1960. The show was famous for its "stop the traffic" opening and its focus on interesting people visiting London. This card set captured the celebrities, street performers, and unique personalities that defined the era's London life. Shipped in a toploader and bubble mailer.