LONDON UNDERGROUND tube map plan. Epping - Ongar. South Acton. HARRY BECK 1951

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'London Transport - Diagram of lines - January 1951' by Harry C. Beck (January 1951). Vintage diagram of lines pocket map issued by London Transport, 14.5 x 22.5cm, 5.75 x 8.75 inches; Please note that this is a folding map.

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'London Transport - Diagram of lines - January 1951'

The map shows the Metropolitan line extending as far as Aylesbury (the line beyond Amersham was transferred to British Rail in 1961); the District Line spur to South Acton (closed 1959); the Northern Line City section from Old Street to Finsbury Park via Essex Road (closed 1975); the Central Line extension to Ongar is shown as open (built with a discontinuity at Epping - from which point onwards the line was closed in 1994); The Piccadilly Line spur to Aldwych (closed 1994); The line between Baker Street and Stanmore is shown as a branch of the Bakerloo line, as it was until it became part of the Jubilee line upon its opening in 1979. This edition of the Underground map does not show any proposed extensions to lines. The District line to Richmond is is shown running diagonally alongside the river instead of vertically.

DATE PRINTED: January 1951

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 14.5 x 22.5cm, 5.75 x 8.75 inches (Medium); Please note that this is a folding map.

TYPE: Vintage diagram of lines pocket map issued by London Transport

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Light spotting. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is related information and images printed on the reverse side of the picture

FOLDING: This is a folding print.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Harry C. Beck

PROVENANCE: London Transport

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