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Map; large print pocket Underground map, 1985

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Reference number
1992/91
Description
This is a large print edition of the Underground map. The diagram does not include the British Rail lines to Watford Junction or the North London line and the other British Railways lines are now coloured orange instead of white. This version of the map uses an 'Underground' roundel, the front cover also has an Underground roundel on a white and grey grid background. The Station index on the reverse includes details of stations which are open at certain times. Watford and Croxley Stations have been incorrectly indexed as C1 instead of B1.
Printer
Dates
March 1985
Collection
Object type
  • Map
Print code
385/12081/25M(3372)
Location
Completeness
71%

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