London After Dark
Introduction
For more than 100 years, transport services have both responded to and encouraged the city’s nightlife. From buses and trams for night workers to the introduction of the Night Tube, these posters reflect those changes and look at London after dark.
Our latest poster parade explores posters look beyond the daily commute to capture the glamour, excitement and sense of opportunity within this dynamic city: the rise of the West End, the growth of the theatres, cinemas and restaurants and the explosion of the modern clubbing scene all led to dramatic changes in transport.
See a preview of the parade below, and some additional posters you won’t find in the Museum on the first floor!
Posters
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Since 2004, London Underground have commissioned a variety of British and international artists to create covers for their pocket Tube maps, representing one of the largest public art commissions in the UK.
Dora M. Batty (1891-1966) was one of the most prolific female artists commissioned by the Underground and London Transport, and created over fifty posters in a variety of different styles.
These posters promote some of London’s cultural landmarks, fine architecture, and fantastic open spaces; all intricately linked with the evolution of the city’s transport network.
Tom Eckersley was an influential British graphic designer in the 20th century, who designed more than eighty posters for London Transport. His signature style combined bold, bright colours and flat graphic shapes.
Discover posters from our collection celebrating London's architecture, featuring the capital’s landmarks, monuments, and design classics, both historic and contemporary.
Discover posters from our collection that explore London Transport’s strong visual identity and branding while also reflecting leading modern and contemporary art and design movements.
Discover the rise of the West End, the growth of theatres, cinemas and restaurants and the explosion of the modern clubbing scene through London Transport's posters.
As the nights draw in and frost sparkles in the cold morning air, our thoughts turn to Christmas. The posters on display invite you to embrace the festive season.
London Transport have commissioned a huge variety of artists and designers and promoted a wide range of artistic and graphic styles and techniques. See some examples of different types of posters in this Poster Parade.
Sport is a vital part of London life and public transport plays a crucial role in moving people to cricket, football and rugby matches to the Boat Race, Derby Day, the Olympic Games and even Crufts.
