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| Mapping the way |
This week, we're celebrating one of London's most iconic designs - the Tube map.
The 'diagrammatic' map, designed by Harry Beck in 1931, is internationally recognised as an excellent piece of design and has inspired cities around the world to mimic Beck's concept - as well as being used as inspiration behind art pieces - from LEGO to acrylic paint!
What's your favourite version of the map? |
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| Discover the history of the Tube map |
| From London's first public transport maps in the 1860s to new versions like the Night Tube map, discover the history of the Tube map with our gallery and story! |
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| Discover more on Collections Online |
| We've got almost 7,000 map records on our Collections Online! Take a deep delve and explore over 200 years of map history. Including some weird and wonderful maps like the three below! |
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| Quiz |
| How well do you know your Tube map? |
Do you know your Overground from your Emirates Airline? Think you know what colour the Elizabeth line will be?
Test out your Tube map knowledge with our latest quiz! Don't forget to share your results with us on social media too. |
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| Map posters for your home |
Bring the Tube map into your home! Our range of posters includes many maps - from decorative maps of London by renowned artist MacDonald Gill to tube maps from as early as 1908, to modern versions of the map like the Tate or Chelsea Flower Show posters.
See some of our favourites below and click the buttons to shop even more map posters. |
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