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May 20, 2022 · London Underground passengers surprised and confused as IKEA logos feature on new Tube map. Man bitten by dog after getting into an argument with its owner on the Tube. The new map has additions including the whole of the Elizabeth Line and London's IKEA stores.
The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England.
Sep 17, 2013 · A streamlined impression of the original Underground bar-and-disc symbol from a design of 1908, recreated in 1955 by former Underground officer W.H. Hilton, reveals the abstract nature of the ...
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The London Underground roundel, designed by Edward Johnston in 1919, has transcended its function as transport signage, and in many ways become a symbol for London itself.
1970s & 1980s. The roundel symbol begins to appear on the sides of buses and a plain colour version - with no text - is introduced on Underground trains. In 1972, the roundel is officially named as...
The roundel, the symbol of London's public transport and a powerful icon of the city, is over 100 years old. Discover its history, from humble beginnings to a unified corporate identity we know today.
Jul 26, 2016 · It’s been 100 years since the London Underground’s distinctive typeface made its first appearance. Alongside the unmistakable roundel, Johnston has helped to create some of the most recognisable signage in the world: a design which screams “London!”, no matter which language you speak.
