Guide book; Metro-land, issued by the Metropolitan Railway, 1924
Main details
| Reference number | 2004/14991 |
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| Description | This book, 'Metro-Land' is one of a series published by the Metropolitan Railway (Met) over 17 years (1915 - 1932). It describes the places served by the Met and includes photos, a general report of the British Empire Exhibition and a guide to 'How to get about London'. The front cover depicts an outside view of part of the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in 1924 - 25. The term 'Metro-Land' was coined by the Met to refer to the new suburbs that grew in northwest London as a direct result of the developing railway line. |
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| Dates | 1924 |
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| Completeness | 74% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 186mmWidth 124mmItem content Attribute Value Text Metro-land British Empire Exhibition Number Price Three-pence -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Printer printed by Hanbury, Tomsett & Company, Kensal Rise, NW10, 1924Publisher Metropolitan Railway, 1924 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Brent,