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Map; pocket Underground map, 1908

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1999/9481
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.
Printer
Dates
1908
Collection
Object type
  • Map
Location
Completeness
71%
  • Physical description

    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    Central London Railway To The Franco-British Exhibition
    Text
    THE DIRECT LINE
    TO THE
    FRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION
    Trains Run Every Few Minutes
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Printer
    Johnson, Riddle & Company Ltd, 1908
    Publisher
    Central London Railway, 1908

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