Map; Pocket Underground map, by Henry C Beck, January 1933
Main details
Reference number | 1999/321 |
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Description | This is the first pocket edition of the diagrammatic style of Underground map designed by H C Beck. The main features of this diagram are the use of 45 degree angles and diamonds to illustrate interchange stations. All the lines are shown in their entirety except the District line which is only shown as far as Mile End, the rest of the stations eastbound are listed to Southend. The Piccadilly line extension from Enfield West to Cockfosters is shown as opening Midsummer 1933. The logo on this map is a red and black roundel with UndergrounD printed on the bar. The reverse of the map lists places of interest and theatres, with their closest Stations. Printed on paper. |
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Dates | January 1933 |
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Print code | (750M-1-33) |
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Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 128mmWidth 155mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Red
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Item content Attribute Value Object title Map Of London's Underground RailwaysText A new design for an old map. We should welcome your comments. Please write to PUBLICITY MANAGER, / 55, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1Design Attribute Value Material Paper -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Designer Henry C Beck, 1933Printer Waterlow & Sons, January 1933Publisher UERL, 1933 -
Associated companies, people and places
People Attribute Value People Henry Beck - 1933