Colour transparency, Queen Elizabeth II officially opening the Piccadilly Line extension, by LT News, 1977
Main details
| Reference number | 2001/33285 |
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| Description | Air travel and the airport at Heathrow has greatly benefited London's economy. HM Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Piccadilly line extension linking the airport to central London on 16 December 1977, when this picture was taken. The Queen accompanied by Mr J Graeme Bruce, Chief Operating Manager (Railways), rode in the cab of a 1973-stock train during the three-minute journey from Hatton Cross. The driver of the royal train was motorman Charles Belcher, the train guard Leslie Rowland. The train is here pictured approaching the ceremonial ribbon as it pulls in to the station. |
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| Dates | 16 Dec 1977 |
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| Photograph number | P/12D/101D |
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| Completeness | 70% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height mmWidth mmDescriptive size 6x6cmDesign Attribute Value Shot medium interior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer LT News, 16 Dec 1977 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough Hillingdon,Location Heathrow, TW61