'Strand' London Underground Enamel Platform Sign (c.1960s)
STRAND - Enamel London Underground platform roundel sign.
Vitreous enamel and steel sign circa 1960s. Produced by Bruton (London) Ltd for London Transport. Measures 66cm x 71cm. Condition: Excellent in-situ condition. ‘Bruton 59388’ embossed on back. Mounting holes with some minor rust and enamel loss at edges.
Strand London Underground station has not existed for 50 years - at least in name.
This sign was displayed on the track-side wall of Strand London Underground station, which served the Northern Line until it closed in 1973. It was located at the western end of the Strand near Trafalgar Square.
Upon opening in 1907, the station was named ‘Charing Cross’ and served the Hampstead Tube (now part of the Northern Line). In 1914 it was renamed ‘Charing Cross (Strand')’ and then renamed again a year later to just ‘Strand’. In the 1970s, Strand and Trafalgar Square (Bakerloo) stations were closed to allow development of the Jubilee Line and merged into a single station called ‘Charing Cross’, serving all three lines.
Confused? Well, it's also worth pointing out that there was briefly a completely different 'Strand' station which opened in 1907 on the Piccadilly Line - this was located at the other end of the Strand and changed its name to Aldwych in 1915.
The style, size, colour and typeface indicate that this is a 1960s sign and will have been removed during the Jubilee Line development in the mid 1970s.
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STRAND - Enamel London Underground platform roundel sign.
Vitreous enamel and steel sign circa 1960s. Produced by Bruton (London) Ltd for London Transport. Measures 66cm x 71cm. Condition: Excellent in-situ condition. ‘Bruton 59388’ embossed on back. Mounting holes with some minor rust and enamel loss at edges.
Strand London Underground station has not existed for 50 years - at least in name.
This sign was displayed on the track-side wall of Strand London Underground station, which served the Northern Line until it closed in 1973. It was located at the western end of the Strand near Trafalgar Square.
Upon opening in 1907, the station was named ‘Charing Cross’ and served the Hampstead Tube (now part of the Northern Line). In 1914 it was renamed ‘Charing Cross (Strand')’ and then renamed again a year later to just ‘Strand’. In the 1970s, Strand and Trafalgar Square (Bakerloo) stations were closed to allow development of the Jubilee Line and merged into a single station called ‘Charing Cross’, serving all three lines.
Confused? Well, it's also worth pointing out that there was briefly a completely different 'Strand' station which opened in 1907 on the Piccadilly Line - this was located at the other end of the Strand and changed its name to Aldwych in 1915.
The style, size, colour and typeface indicate that this is a 1960s sign and will have been removed during the Jubilee Line development in the mid 1970s.
FREE UK DELIVERY. Non-UK Delivery available, please request a quotation
STRAND - Enamel London Underground platform roundel sign.
Vitreous enamel and steel sign circa 1960s. Produced by Bruton (London) Ltd for London Transport. Measures 66cm x 71cm. Condition: Excellent in-situ condition. ‘Bruton 59388’ embossed on back. Mounting holes with some minor rust and enamel loss at edges.
Strand London Underground station has not existed for 50 years - at least in name.
This sign was displayed on the track-side wall of Strand London Underground station, which served the Northern Line until it closed in 1973. It was located at the western end of the Strand near Trafalgar Square.
Upon opening in 1907, the station was named ‘Charing Cross’ and served the Hampstead Tube (now part of the Northern Line). In 1914 it was renamed ‘Charing Cross (Strand')’ and then renamed again a year later to just ‘Strand’. In the 1970s, Strand and Trafalgar Square (Bakerloo) stations were closed to allow development of the Jubilee Line and merged into a single station called ‘Charing Cross’, serving all three lines.
Confused? Well, it's also worth pointing out that there was briefly a completely different 'Strand' station which opened in 1907 on the Piccadilly Line - this was located at the other end of the Strand and changed its name to Aldwych in 1915.
The style, size, colour and typeface indicate that this is a 1960s sign and will have been removed during the Jubilee Line development in the mid 1970s.
FREE UK DELIVERY. Non-UK Delivery available, please request a quotation