Poster; Safety Code, unknown, 1944.

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Main details for this item.

Reference number	2007/538
Artist	unknown
Dates	1941
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Print code	141. 8GX 7,500/3chs
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	World War Two Shelterers Second World War Rules & procedures Sheltering
Completeness	82% 82% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	760mm
  Width	506mm
  Descriptive size	Double crown

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Grey

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	Safety Code
  Text	Shelter in Underground Stations Safety Code 1 Keep away from platform edges. For your safety they have been painted white 2 When near a moving trrain - stand still 3 Don't stand in groups, particularly upon platforms 4 Keep your children under control. Don't allow them to play on escalators, lifts and trains 5 See that your belongings are removed from the station premises promptly every morning 6 Please do your best to co-operate with the railway officials and wardens in order to ensure safety and comfort for all shelterers

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	Unknown, 1941
  Printer	Waterlow & Sons Ltd, 1941
  Publisher	London Transport, 1944