Leaflet; Shelter in Underground Stations, issued by London Transport, February 1941
Main details
| Reference number | 2000/5538 |
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| Description | As soon as the Blitz started, thousands of Londoners bought platform tickets and took to the Underground for shelter. Although this was not officially encouraged at first, London Transport soon recognised the need to regulate the system in order to prevent overcrowding. Rules and regulations were put in place and special shelter admission tickets were introduced. This leaflet outlines some of the new safety procedures. A crossword puzzle was printed overleaf. The solution was posted on the shelterers' noticeboard a fortnight later. |
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| Dates | 1941 |
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| Print code | 241.699G |
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| Completeness | 77% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 190mmWidth 116mmItem content Attribute Value Object title Shelters in Underground StationsText Underground stations were not built for shelter. They are part of a railway system. Please help to keep the railway working properly by observing the following rules:
1 When you arrive at a station, have your yellow or blue ticket ready for the collector
2 The evening rush hour goes on till 6.30 p.m. Wait till it is over before coming to shelter
3 The morning rush starts at 7 a.m. Leave before then if you can. Keep behind the 4 foot line by 6.15 a.m.
4 Don't stand about in groups, particularly upon platforms...
8 Your co-operation with railway officials and wardens wil help to keep the railway working in a proper manner
There is a crossword puzzle overleaf. The solution will appear upon the shelterers' notice board in a fortnight's time
COCKNEY CROSSWORD COMPILED BY MORLEY ADAMS... -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Printer Waterlow and Sons Ltd, 1941Publisher London Transport, 1941