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40 x 50 Royal Quad vintage
London Underground map from January 1950, designed by Harry Beck. This specific version of the map is notable as the first one to depict the Circle line as a separate, self-contained line, which Harry Beck regarded as one of his finest iterations.
Map Details
Designer: Harry Beck (Henry C. Beck), an electrical draughtsman who revolutionized transit map design.
Design Concept: The map uses a diagrammatic style, similar to an electrical circuit diagram, that prioritizes topological accuracy (station order and connections) over geographical accuracy or real-world distance.
Key Features: It employs only horizontal, vertical, and 45-degree diagonal lines, with stations marked by 'ticks' or circles, which was a radical departure from previous maps that overlaid lines onto street plans.
Historical Context: The original design was first published as a trial pocket map in January 1933 and was an immediate success, leading to its adoption as the standard format for London's transport system. |
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