Sign; Clapham Common deep level shelter 'Way Out' sign, circa 1941

Open this image in your browser's fullscreen mode

License this image

Share this item

Add to collection

Main details

Main details for this item.

Reference number	2016/2089
Description	Galvanised metal sign from Clapham Common deep level shelter, featuring modern graffiti. Black and red text painted on a cream background.
Manufacturer	unknown
Dates	circa 1941
Collection	Signs
Object type	Sign
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Sign Information
Completeness	65% 65% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	457mm
  Width	920mm
  Depth	40mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Black Red Cream

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	WAY OUT / CANTEEN / LAVATORIES / MEDICAL AID POST Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll MAKO / woz [was] / ere [here] / 1990 Bus / Boy's / Return CHAD WAS HERE / 1943 / AND 1989

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Galavanised steel plate Wood Paint
  Font	Johnston

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Unknown, circa 1941
  Commissioner	Unknown , circa 1941
  Designer	Unknown , circa 1941

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Borough	Lambeth, Circa 1941
  Place	Clapham Common station, Circa 1941- 2015