Press advertisement; "Fuel Rationing" on page 50 in the 1956 volume of press advertisements, reproduced in the suburban press, week ending 15 December 1956
Main details
| Reference number | 1999/38313 part 50 |
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| Description | This press advertisement was published by London Transport in December 1956. It outlines the pending rationing procedures that were established in response to the contemporary fuel crisis. The Government requested that London Transport reduce its bus and Green Line services to save fuel oil. From the 17 December 1956, evening and Sunday services were reduced. Underground and Trolleybus services remained the same. |
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| Dates | 1956 |
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| Completeness | 71% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 255mmWidth 85mmItem content Attribute Value Object title Fuel RationingText STARTING on Monday, December 17, at the Government's request , London Transport must reduce its bus and Green Line services to save fuel oil.
As far as practiable only evening and Sunday services will be reduced and this will be done in such a way as to cause the least inconvenience.
The arrangements can be summerised as follows:-... -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Printer , 1956Publisher London Transport Executive, 1956