Hand Drawn Tube Map
Halfsheet
pre-Harry Beck London Underground map, likely dating from the mid-to-late 1920s. These maps were geometrically accurate, with the railway lines overlaid on a street map. This approach made the central London area appear cluttered and difficult to read, as the stations were geographically close together.
Key Characteristics of the Map Style
Geographical Accuracy: Unlike the modern, topological map, this version prioritizes showing stations in their actual physical locations relative to each other and the River Thames.
Cluttered Central Area: The density of stations and winding lines in the city center made the map complex and difficult for passengers to use effectively.
Fred Stingemore's Influence: Designers like Fred Stingemore, who worked in the 1920s, started to introduce some artistic license by slightly expanding the central area for clarity, a step towards the modern design.
Harry Beck's Revolution: This style was eventually replaced by Harry Beck's innovative, circuit-diagram-based design, first published in 1933. Beck's design used straight lines and 45-degree angles, dispensing with geographical accuracy to prioritize connectivity and readability, a design that became the standard for transport maps worldwide.
pre-Harry Beck London Underground map, likely dating from the mid-to-late 1920s. These maps were geometrically accurate, with the railway lines overlaid on a street map. This approach made the central London area appear cluttered and difficult to read, as the stations were geographically close together.
Key Characteristics of the Map Style
Geographical Accuracy: Unlike the modern, topological map, this version prioritizes showing stations in their actual physical locations relative to each other and the River Thames.
Cluttered Central Area: The density of stations and winding lines in the city center made the map complex and difficult for passengers to use effectively.
Fred Stingemore's Influence: Designers like Fred Stingemore, who worked in the 1920s, started to introduce some artistic license by slightly expanding the central area for clarity, a step towards the modern design.
Harry Beck's Revolution: This style was eventually replaced by Harry Beck's innovative, circuit-diagram-based design, first published in 1933. Beck's design used straight lines and 45-degree angles, dispensing with geographical accuracy to prioritize connectivity and readability, a design that became the standard for transport maps worldwide.
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