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F H Stingemore, 1890-1954

Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1996/7655
AKA
Fred Stingemore, FHS
Preferred name
F H Stingemore
Born
1890
Collection
Object type
  • Person
Completeness
36%
  • Biography

    AttributeValue
    Biography
    F H Stingemore joined the Underground Group about 1919 and worked in the Publicity Managers Office where he designed a number of posters. Later he produced maps and illustrations for the company's publications such as 'London's Country' (1922), 'London' (1924) and 'London Town and Country' (1928).

    He was appointed personal draughtsman to Frank Pick and in due course became Head of the Commercial Drawing Office. He also contributed to 'TOT Staff Magazine' and 'The Railway Magazine'. He was a keen photographer of transport subjects.

    His obituary was featured in the London Transport Magazine in March 1954.
    Employment
    Designed posters for the Underground Group and London Transport, 1914-1942
    Publicity Manager's Office Underground Group, 01/01/1919
    Role
    Artist,
    Staff,