Map; pocket Underground map, 1908
Main details
Reference number | 1999/9481 |
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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, City and South 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. Lines which are served by two railways use the colours of both lines. 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 with the title 'London Electric Railways'. The reverse is printed in blue and red, and information given includes a fare chart showing Central London Railway local fares, connections to other Central London tubes, special notices and a map of the Central London Railway. |
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Dates | 1908 |
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Completeness | 71% |
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Physical description
Item content Attribute Value Object title Central London Railway To The Franco-British ExhibitionText THE DIRECT LINE
TO THE
FRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION
Trains Run Every Few Minutes -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Printer Johnson, Riddle & Company Ltd, 1908Publisher Central London Railway, 1908
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