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Map; pocket Underground map, 1908

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Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1992/85
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.
Printer
Dates
1908
Collection
Object type
  • Map
Location
Topics
Completeness
100%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    230mm
    Width
    272mm
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    How To Travel In And Round London
    Text
    DISTRICT, BAKERLOO, PICCADILLY, AND HAMPSTEAD RAILWAYS.
    LONDON UNITED TRAMWAYS.
    London . Underground . Electric . Railways
    SWIFT AND SURE
    THE WAY THROUGH LONDON
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Printer
    Johnson, Riddle & Company Ltd, 1908
    Publisher
    Underground Electric Railways of London Co. Ltd, 1908

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