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Leaflet; Safety Code for Underground Stations used as Air Raid shelters, issued by London Passenger Transport Board, December 1940

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Reference number
1997/14929
Printer
Dates
December 1940
Collection
Object type
  • Leaflet
Print code
1240.6935.G.20,000
Location
Topics
Completeness
75%

  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    154mm
    Width
    76mm
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    Safety Code
    Text
    SHELTER IN UNDERGROUND STATIONS SAFETY CODE 1 Keep away from platform edges. For your safety they have been painted white 2 When near a moving train - stand still 3 Don't stand in groups, particularly upon platforms 4 Keep your children under control. Don't allow them to play on escalators, lifts and trains PLEASE TURN OVER But at your own risk!
    SAFETY CODE CONTINUED 5 Accidents have occurred through shetlers leaving their bedding, etc., at stations during the day. There is no room for storage of these things at Tube Stations. Neither can the public cloakrooms at the stations be used for the purpose. You must please see that your belongings are removed from the station premises promptly every morning. 6 Please do your best to co-operate with the railway officials and wardens to ensure safety and comfort for all shelters

  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Printer
    S P and Co, December 1940
    Publisher
    London Transport, 1940