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Ticket; Souvenir train ticket for the opening of the Victoria line by Her Majesty the Queen, issued by London Transport, 7 March 1969

Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1998/2888
Description
This is a souvenir train ticket issued by London Transport on the opening of the Victoria line. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the new line between Warren Street and Victoria on 7 March 1969. The ticket permitted travel from Green Park to Oxford Circus and back to Victoria.
Printer
Dates
07/03/1969
Collection
Object type
  • Ticket
Location
Completeness
69%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    30mm
    Width
    100mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Yellow
    • Gold leaf printing
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Ticket title
    LONDON TRANSPORT SOUVENIR TICKET
    Price
    None
    Reverse
    Oxide back
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Commissioner
    London Transport , 1969
    Printer
    London Transport , 07/03/1969