Map; Pocket Underground map, UERL, 1907
Main details
Reference number | 1981/197 |
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Description | This is a geographic paper edition of the Underground map which shows the Railway lines belonging to the Underground Group. General geographic features such as roads and parks are shown as blue or green features, the Underground lines are overprinted in black. Other railways are shown as thinner black lines and London United Tramways routes are represented by lines of crosses. The map includes the newly opened Hampstead Tube from Golders Green and Highgate to Charing Cross and the GNP&BR branch to Strand, it does not show any lines under construction. There is an insert map showing western tram and railway connections beyond Earl's Court. This map has a green border with details of stations served by the Underground Group of Railways. At the bottom of the map an address for the Passenger Agent's Office is printed. On the reverse there is an advert for Dore & Sons (Tailors) and drawings of different items of clothing, including a Raglan Coat, Dress Jacket, Norfolk Jacket and a Morning Coat. |
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Dates | 1907 |
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Completeness | 72% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 310mmWidth 437MmItem content Attribute Value Object title Map Of Suburban Lines And Connections -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Printer Johnson, Riddle & Company Ltd, 1907Publisher UERL, 1907
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