Map; pocket Underground map, 1908
Main details
Reference number | 1992/85 |
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Description | This geographic paper edition of the Underground map shows the Railway lines belonging to the Underground Group as well as the Central London Railway and Metropolitan Railway lines. Each line is represented by a different colour, other railways are marked with lighter black lines, London United tramways are shown by lines of crosses and other tramways routes are marked with a broken line. General geographic features such as roads and parks are also included. Earl's Court Exhibition Ground is marked on this map as well as the Franco-British Exhibition at Shepherd's Bush. This map has a green border and the UndergrounD logo is used in the map title. The reverse is printed in brown and has details of first & last trains, journey times, London railway termini, interchange stations, special notices, strip tickets and conditions. The logo on the front cover was designed by W J Pawsey. |
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Dates | 1908 |
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Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 230mmWidth 272mmItem content Attribute Value Object title How To Travel In And Round LondonText DISTRICT, BAKERLOO, PICCADILLY, AND HAMPSTEAD RAILWAYS.
LONDON UNITED TRAMWAYS.
London . Underground . Electric . Railways
SWIFT AND SURE
THE WAY THROUGH LONDON -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Printer Johnson, Riddle & Company Ltd, 1908Publisher Underground Electric Railways of London Co. Ltd, 1908
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