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B/W print; Stairwell entrance to Tottenham Court Road Underground station by Colin Tait, 24 Oct 1953

Image 1 of B/W print; Stairwell entrance to Tottenham Court Road Underground station by Colin Tait, 24 Oct 1953
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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1998/58598
Description
Stairwell entrance to Tottenham Court Road Underground station, Central and Northern lines, enclosed by metal railings and straddled by an illuminated tombstone-style sign; a second sign is located above the steps. A motor bicycle with a 'L' plate is leaning against the left-hand side of the stairwell.
Photographer
Dates
24 Oct 1953
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Photograph number
4731
Location
Topics
Completeness
58%

  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Descriptive size
    8x6ins
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    Sign: London UndergrounD Transport Tottenham Court Road Station
    Sign: UndergrounD Tickets & Trains
    On building: Barclays
    Shop: Burton
    Sign on building: Dancing 3 & 7 30
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Shot
    Medium exterior

  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Photographer
    Colin Tait, 24 Oct 1953

  • Associated companies, people and places

    Places
    Location
    Tottenham Court Road Underground station, Oxford Street, Westminster, W1