Poster; To all able-bodied men, unknown, 1940
Main details
| Reference number | 1995/266 |
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| Description | A poster addressed to all able-bodied men advising them that the space at tube stations is limited and urging them to 'be a man' and leave it to the women, children and the infirm who need it most. During the Second World War, thousands of Londoners took shelter in deep-level Underground stations. Posters like these, discouraging able-bodied men from sheltering, were published by London Transport to ease overcrowding. The campaign did reduce numbers, successfully freeing up more space for women, children and the elderly, who needed it most. |
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| Dates | 1940 |
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| Print code | 940.1550(2.chgs.) |
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| Completeness | 84% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 1006mmWidth 618mmDescriptive size Double crownColour Attribute Value Colour - Red
Item content Attribute Value Object title To all able-bodied menText LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD
TO ALL ABLE-BODIED MEN
The trains must run to get people to their work and to their homes. The space at the tube stations is limited. Women, children and the infirm need it most. Be a man and leave it to them. -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Printer Bournehall Press, 1940Publisher London Transport, 1940