B/W print; the end of the semaphore signalling system, 1953, by Topical Press, 1953

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Reference number	1998/47685
Description	Removal of the last semaphore signal on the Underground system, at Ealing Common. The new colour light signal is in place below.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	23 Nov 1953
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U455631
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground
Completeness	59% 59% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	mm
  Width	mm
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Signal: W. M. 21

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 23 Nov 1953

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Ealing Common Underground station, Uxbridge Road, Ealing, W5