What are two of the most recognisable symbols or sights in the City Of London? Paul Kenton puts forward his suggestions in 'Capital View': Big Ben, the landmark clock tower attached to the Houses Of Parliament & secondly the icon that is he London Underground or 'Tube' logo.
Big Ben, is a mainstay in popular British culture and undoubtedly fires off the imagination of the viewer, to yesteryear, to democracy and to all things related to the governance & politics of Britain.
The London Underground icon is another symbol, with immediate worldwide recognition. Its actual name is the 'Roundel' & in its early years was also called the 'target' or 'bullseye.'
In 1908 they wanted to accentuate the name of each station on platforms and the wording UNDERGROUND was placed in the Roundel as an additional corporate branding.
The famous calligrapher Edward Johnston (1872-1944) then altered the design again in 1919 to what we now know today.
In 2011, Transport For London (TFL) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Roundel's creation by commissioning 100 artists to create their own images based on the historic London Underground logo.
Format | Mounted |
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Edition Copies: | 295 |
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Edition Type | Giclee |
Category | Landscape |
Stock Status | Sold Out |
Dimensions | 9.5 x 12.0 Inches |
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