B/W print; arcade by South Kensington Underground station, by Topical Press, 1933
Main details
Reference number | 1998/57426 |
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Description | South Kensington Underground station, Metropolitan and District lines. Exterior view featuring the entrance to the shopping arcade designed by George Sherrin which gave access to the sub-surface ticket hall. Metropolitan Railway and station name signage is displayed over the entrance to the arcade. Above the gates, is ornate wrought iron work incorporating station and line name lettering. Either side of the entrance are skyline logo, glass fronted panels with posters and MR (Metropolitan Railway) motifs above. The first few shops and entrance to the station can be seen within the arcade. |
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Dates | Sep 1933 |
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Photograph number | U13036 |
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Completeness | 58% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height mmWidth mmItem content Attribute Value Text Station: Metropolitan / District Railway/s UndergrounDSign: Electric trains to all parts of LondonShop premises: ABC Restaurant and Tea RoomsDesign Attribute Value Shot Close-up -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Topical Press, Sep 1933 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Location South Kensington, SW7