B/W print; Holborn Underground station, Central and Piccadilly lines by Topical Press, 31 Oct 1933

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Reference number	1998/89535
Description	Holborn Underground station, Central and Piccadilly lines. Interior view of the Central line platform with a train of 1903 Central London tube stock approaching the camera. A number of blurred figures can be seen on the platform. Note: the illuminated direction sign, the individual Tiffany lights, and the roundels bearing the name 'Holborn (Kingsway)' on the tile-covered platform and tunnel walls.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	31 Oct 1933
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U13298
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground stations
Completeness	69% 69% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	On train: 28 Sign: Way Out and to Piccadilly line Advert: Guinness Advert: Stephen's Inks Permanently please people pens postmen & posterity Advert: Barclay's Advert: Any train any day Summer tickets a penny a mile Advert: Evan Williams

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	medium interior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 31 Oct 1933

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Holborn, WC2