B/W print; Westminster Underground station decorated for 1948 Olympics, by Topical Press, 1948

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Reference number	1998/51528
Description	Westminster Underground station, District and Circle lines. Exterior view of the station entrance showing the decorations erected for the Olympic Games. Coloured drapes are on the canopy and flags and the Olympic logo are above it. A special sign advertises trains for the Games.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	1948
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U44462
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground stations
Completeness	59% 59% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	mm
  Width	mm
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Signs: Westminster Station, Trains to Wembley for Olympic Games City of Westminster, To Men's and Women's Lavatories London Transport Underground & Public Subway On posters: Bienvenue a Londres, Welcome to London, Bien Venidos a Londres

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 1948

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Bridge Street Westminster, SW1