Map; Pocket Underground map No 2, by Henry C Beck, 1941

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Reference number	1995/1069
Description	This edition of the Underground diagram designed by H C Beck shows the reintroduction of different colours for the Underground lines. Interchange stations are shown as interlocking rings and a large number of the Underground Station names are duplicated if they serve more than one Underground line. The map has been redrawn using 60 degree lines instead of 45 degree lines. The GWR and LMSR between Uxbridge Road and Willesden Junction is no longer shown. The logo of an Underground roundel with London Transport printed inside the circle, has been reintroduced on this version of the map.
Printer	Johnson, Riddle & Company Ltd
Dates	1941
Collection	Maps
Object type	Map
Print code	741.2780G.300M
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Harry beck Henry Beck Map design Tube
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	152mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Green Brown Blue Red Black

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	Underground Lines
  Text	Until further notice, Aldwych Station is closed and the passenger train service between Earls Court and Willesden Junction is suspended. (map)
  Annotation	Until further notice, Aldwych / Station is closed and the passen- / ger train service between Earls / Court and Willesden Junction / stations is suspended.

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Paper

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Designer	Henry C Beck, 1941
  Printer	Johnson, Riddle & Company Ltd, 1941
  Publisher	London Passenger Transport Board, 1941

• Associated companies, people and places

  People

  Attribute	Value
  People	Henry C Beck - 1941