Lamp; London Transport Bardic (3 aspect) hand lamp as used at Green Park Underground station, circa 2001
Main details
| Reference number | 2001/51951 |
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| Description | Cast aluminium body with integral handle with holding clips giving access to battery. Bracket attachment to rear. Black plastic selector switch. Black plastic bezel and perspex lens. Cast markings indicating LT asset number 775. Taped to base manuscript written notice detailing last trains [Piccadilly line from Green Park]. "Bardic" lamps were in common use on the Underground until phased out 2000/2001 by newer aspect torches. The last train details, taped to the base, show that a common use of the lamps to show the green aspect to the last train of the night leaving a station. |
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| Completeness | 53% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 150mmLength 170mmWidth 120mmItem content Attribute Value Inscription "London Transport" within cast roundel. "775" and "Pat. No. 1,042,217" . Taped to base "Monday - Friday...."Design Attribute Value Material Cast aluminium -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Bardic,Commissioner LT, circa 2001 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Company LU,Line Piccadilly,