Poster; Air raid alert has sounded, unknown, 1942

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Reference number	1995/544
Description	A London Transport poster with title 'Air Raid Alert has Sounded' and information for passengers on alternative routes from Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and Waterloo. This public information poster was issued by London Transport during the Second World War. It reminds passengers of the alterative travel arrangements made during air raids.
Artist	unknown
Dates	1942
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Print code	1-2303D-100 (R)
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Customer information Air raids Second World War Rules & procedures Bus Tube
Completeness	83% 83% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	1016mm
  Width	635mm
  Descriptive size	Double royal

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	Air raid alert has sounded
  Text	Air raid alert has sounded Passengers for stations Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, Waterloo and south thereof should proceed by bus from Haymarket Railway tickets will be available on these buses

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	Unknown, 1942
  Printer	Waterlow & Sons Ltd, 1942
  Publisher	London Transport, 1942