b/w glass neg, Three-quarter view of the stairwell entrance to Euston Underground station by Topical Press, 17 Oct 1932

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Reference number	1998/81719
Description	Three-quarter view of the stairwell entrance to Euston Underground station, Northern line, situated on one of the platforms of the main line station. Prominent freestanding glass 'UndergrounD' roundels stand above the stairwell, whilst other signs and posters are fixed to the sides. A geographic enamel map of the Underground stands foreground right. Also visible are shoe-shine and confectionary machines, and a large box for donations to the London Temperance Hospital. The roof of the main line station, with its supporting columns and high level advertisements, dominates the background.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	17 Oct 1932
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w glass neg
Photograph number	U11491
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground stations
Completeness	61% 61% ?

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  Sign: Frequent Trains to Tottenham Ct Rd Leicester Square Strand Charing Cross Waterloo Kennington Camden Town Kentish Town Tufnell Park Highgate Chalk Farm Belsize Park Hampstead Golders Green Brent Hendon Central Colindale Burnt Oak Edgware Kings Cross Angel Old Street Moorgate Bank London Bridge Borough Elephant & Castle Kennington Oval Stockwell Clapham North Clapham Common Clapham South Balham Trinity Rd (Tooting Bec) Tooting Broadway Colliers Wood... Sign: For Kings Cross, Angel, Bank, London Bridge, Clapham & Morden Sign: City & South London Ry Notice: UndergrounD First & Last Trains from This Station Notice: UndergrounD Electric trains to all parts of London Poster: The Silent Pool - Albury By Green Line coach route G thence by bus On shoe shine machine: One penny Cleans black or brown boots Restores old shine Does not put on dressing On shoe shine machine: Preserve your shine One penny keeps them clean Black or brown Saves time and money Does not put on dressing On shoe shine machine: Have your shoes cleaned On confectionary machine: Nelson's One penny On charity box: Will you share with us? Our emergency appeal £10,000 Please send your contributions to the President Sir M Percy Shepherd CC National Temperance Hospital Advert: Foster Clark's Cream Custard Advert: Black & White Advert: Virol Advert: Lux wont shrink woollens

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  Shot	medium interior

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  Photographer	Topical Press, 17 Oct 1932

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  Location	Euston station, Camden, NW1