Information sign; "Tickets and trains" sign from Surrey Docks station, circa 1933

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Reference number	1995/2511 part 0
Description	This enamel directional sign, dating from around 1933, is from the entrance to Surrey Docks Underground station. The design includes the Mexican arrow, which integrates the roundel, so reinforces the corporate image. The style was possibly introduced when Surrey Docks was resigned by London Passenger Transport Board as part of the takeover from the Metropolitan Railway. Surrey Docks was renamed Surrey Quays in 1989 and is on the East London line.
Manufacturer	unknown
Collection	Signs
Object type	Information sign
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Sign Surrey Docks Sub-surface railways
Completeness	79% 79% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	1410mm
  Width	1530mm
  Depth	50mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	White Blue Black Red

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	Tickets and trains

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Vitreous enamel Timber frame

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Unknown,
  Commissioner	London Passenger Transport Board, circa 1933
  Designer	Unknown,

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Line	East London line,