The first edition of the diagrammatic map of London’s tube network, which, despite being ninety years old, would be instantly recognisable to any commuter today. Beck’s revolutionary new ‘electrical circuit’ design dispensed with scale, bearing and surface landmarks other than the Thames, making the stations equidistant and limiting the curves to either 45 or 90º. To learn more about this map visit our website below https://www.alteagallery.com/product/beck-tube-map-1933-first-issue-variant-2442

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106K views · 1.5K reactions | #OnThisDay 1974: Harry Beck died. In 2006, The Culture Show's James Naughtie told his story and how in 1931, he created the very first London Underground map, aiding millions of locals and tourists year after year. | BBC Archive | Facebook

9.5K views · 112 reactions | A play exploring the life of London Tube map creator Harry Beck has opened on the 50th anniversary of his death. #london #londonnews #tube #londonunderground #play #theatre | BBC London | Facebook

Did you know that the designer of the iconic Underground map, Harry Beck, based his design on an electrical circuit diagram. He drew it in his spare time. | Love London