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One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

The endpapers show technical drawings of the new 1967-tube stock as built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

More examples of information posters as well as close-ups of the "cutaway" diagrams that were used and showing Euston and Oxford Circus stations depicting the existing and new works.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

This page is dominated by a 'posed' colour image of a new 1967-tube stock train in the platform at Seven Sisters, one of the new stations on the line.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.


"A touch of interest and humanity to the rather severe efficiency of the platform". Here is Tom Eckersley's use of the then recently demolished Euston Arch used as the platform tile motifs at the station. It also shows the backlit roundels that were fitted as new; of these now only Pimlico station retains them. There is also a view of the automated barriers at a station car park. Much was made of car parking at stations; oddly, when I worked for the Underground, passengers using car parks counted for a miniscule number of the total.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.


"A touch of interest and humanity to the rather severe efficiency of the platform". Here we see three more of the ceramic tile panels; Warren Street - a maze, designed by Crosby/Fletcher/Forbes: Finsbury Park, once a rendezvous for duelling, by Tom Eckersley and his work for King's Cross - St. Pancras using crowns and a cross pattern formation.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

These photographs show some of the tunnelling techniques used. London Transport did try some experimental methods in early tests on the line although much use was made of the more 'traditional' cast iron linings. The photos also show a tube station platform tunnel and the scale of the high speed crossovers at Victoria that were heavily used when the station was the temporary terminus prior to the Brixton extension opening.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

More examples of the posters used throughout construction. They show a slow shift from the 'traditional' use of Johnston typeface to others; by the late 1960s LT was forced to make a decision regarding the graphic design and typefaces it used and, after some debate, the underaking decided to retain and rejuvinate its own Johnston typeface.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

Here are views of the interiors of the train that were also fairly austere in grey and stainless steel. The train seats were finished in an existing moquette fabric design, not the commissioned design as intended.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

The poster for the Brixton Extension works shows the debate about the use of typeface and graphic design. Phase 2 of the line, from Victoria to Brixton via Pimlico, Vauxhall and Stockwell opened in 1971.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neurtal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

One of the most complex engineering feats was at Finsbury Park where to gain level "cross platform" connections between the Piccadilly and Victoria lines, extensive changes to existing tube tunnels where carried out, much of it whilst the Piccadilly line was in service. These photos include scenes of the running tunnel 'changeover' in October 1965 when over the course of eighteen hours the Piccadilly line tracks were 'switched'.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.


"A touch of interest and humanity to the rather severe efficiency of the platform". Here we see the remaking of a William Morris pattern, the Victorian artist and printer who was closely associated with Walthamstow, by Julia Black as well as Edward Bawden's Highbury & Islington station tiles.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

This image shows traffic congestion on London's roads at a time when the growth in the use of motor vehicles, especially for commuting, was becoming a serious issue. LT used such images to help promote the case for new capital investment in lines such as the Victoria line.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

A look at the publicity surrounding the construction, opening and use of the new line. Here is the "V" version of the roundel that was used as a logo for the work.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

The posters show the inconsistency in approach to typefaces that was later resolved by the decision to retain the unique Johnston typeface. The amazing "stomach' model showing the complexity of the new works at Oxford Circus station was indeed displayed at the Science Museum in South Kensington for many years. Later, and whilst I worked there, it was handed over to the LT Museum and is on display at the Acton Depot.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutal background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

LT carried out much work in connection with the new line on ticketing and fare collection in an attempt to better automate such transactions. New ferrous backed tickets came into use that were 'read' by the gates and so cutting the need for manual ticket checks at stations, seen here on the right. The gates were of two designs and neither were much liked nor were they particularly robust in use. However, despite these setbacks, they helped pave the way for the new gateline technologies of the 1980s.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

The existing Oxford Circus station, already interchange between the Central and Bakerloo lines, saw major construction to cope with both the new line, allowing cross-platform level interchanges between the Bakerloo and Victoria, as well as a major new ticket office, new escalators and congestion relief. To assist in this, much of which took place close to the surface of Oxford Circus, a steel 'umbrella' was fabricated and fitted to 'bridge the gap' and allow excavation and construction work to take place. This took place from August 1963 until Easter 1968.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

As well as the shift in traffic objectives - towards the West End with its shops and entertainment attractions - London Transport tried a network of dedicated high capacity singel deck bus routes in central London; the Red Arrow buses. As noted, the attempt to help provide better links especially onwards from mainline railway termini often failed due to road traffic congestion.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

One of the best, and most lavish, books produced by the London Transport Board was this; the beautifully illustrated book for the opening of the Victoria line of London Underground that was issued in March 1969 to commemorate the formal Royal opening that took place on 7 March 1969 when the line had been completed to its then terminus at Victoria. The line had opened in stages from Walthamstow to Highbury & Islington on 1 September 1968 and thence to Warren Street on 1 December 1968. The line had its origins in post-war planning for London's railways and, after many delays, construction began in earnest in September 1962. The extension to Brixton came into use in 1971.

The line required significant engineering both in terms of new work and alterations and adaptations of existing works such as at Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington. A new fleet of trains, the 1967-tube stock, was constructed in Birmingham by Metro-Cammell and a new depot built on the surface at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. In terms of operation a world-class 'automatic' signalling and operating system was developed by London Transport and this idea for automation extended to ticketing and gateline. In terms of architecture there was little to see above ground and the station platforms were deliberately designed to be a relatively neutral background with passengers and advertising providing the 'colour'; this muted look was enlivened by inset tiled panels in seat recesses, each commissioned from a noted artist and based on a play on the station name.

All these facts, and more, appear in the book that was designed by William Fenton ARCA and printed by W. S. Cowell in Ipswich. You do not often see this book - at 30/- (Thirty Shillings or One Pound and 10 shillings) I suspect not many were sold.

As well as the existing tube diagram showing the new line in it's blue line colour, a geographical diagram of the line showing the interchanges is shown.