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Franco-British Exhibition - London Underground plan
Advertising postcard for the Liverpool Street Hotel, bearing a map of the London Underground at the time of the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908. Date: 1908
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Media ID 11552492
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Franco Lines Liverpool Routes Stations Underground
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage greeting cards, featuring a unique design showcasing the "Franco-British Exhibition - London Underground plan." This elegant card boasts an intriguing historical image from Mary Evans Prints Online. The advertising postcard dates back to 1908 and highlights the Liverpool Street Hotel, accompanied by an intricately detailed map of the London Underground at the time of the Franco-British Exhibition. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with this exquisite, one-of-a-kind greeting card from Media Storehouse.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 15.9cm (4.9" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Navigating the Depths of London: A Vintage Postcard Showcasing the London Underground Plan during the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908" This postcard, hailing from the annals of history, presents a fascinating glimpse into the past, as it showcases an intricate map of the London Underground system during the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908. The map, adorning an advertising postcard for the Liverpool Street Hotel, offers a unique blend of transportation history and early 20th-century design. The London Underground, also known as the Tube, was a revolutionary development in urban transportation, providing a convenient and efficient means of traversing the bustling city. The map on this postcard illustrates the extensive network of lines and stations that crisscrossed beneath the streets of London, connecting various parts of the metropolis. The Franco-British Exhibition of 1908, held in White City, London, aimed to promote cultural exchange and strengthen diplomatic relations between France and Britain. This postcard serves as a testament to the close ties between the two nations, as well as the burgeoning transportation infrastructure that facilitated the movement of people and goods. The Liverpool Street Hotel, which is prominently featured on the postcard, was a popular accommodation option for visitors attending the exhibition. The map, with its intricate details of the Underground lines and stations, would have been an invaluable resource for those planning their journeys to and from the exhibition site. This postcard, with its historical significance and captivating design, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, inviting us to explore the rich tapestry of London's transport history.
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