As soon as London won the bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2005, plans were put in place to deal with the enormous transport challenges that this would present. This book celebrates the activities of Transport for London during this period and is suitable to all those interested in transport and the Olympics.
The London Transport Museum holds one of the world’s greatest collections of urban transport, social history and design, with a poster archive comprising thousands of posters and original artworks. For over 100 years, Transport for London has commissioned work from the best artists and designers around for their iconic Tube posters, a selection of which are featured in this stylish week-to-view diary. Featuring a ribbon marker and internal storage pocket, and of course, a contemporary colour map of the London Underground, this diary celebrates the Tube's finest poster art and many great iconic London destinations. It also includes tips and suggestions for exploring London, including Family London, Free London, Quiet London, Drink London, Eat London, London Shopping, London Sights and London’s Theatreland.
The London Transport Museum holds one of the world’s greatest collections of urban transport, social history and design, with a poster archive comprising thousands of posters and original artworks. For over 100 years, Transport for London has commissioned work from the best artists and designers around for their iconic Tube posters, a selection of which are featured in this stylish week-to-view diary. Featuring a ribbon marker and internal storage pocket, and of course, a contemporary colour map of the London Underground, this diary celebrates the Tube's finest poster art and many great iconic London destinations. It also includes tips and suggestions for exploring London, including Family London, Free London, Quiet London, Drink London, Eat London, London Shopping, London Sights and London’s Theatreland.