Back in the 1950s, old lifts were removed in the Notting Hill tube station in favor of more modern escalators. Recent work at the station revealed these posters in the old lift passageway.
The Hidden Passageway
A treasure of original posters was found in this corridor.
Royal Blue Coach Services
The Royal Blue operator ran a network of coaches from London Victoria Coach station to the southwest of England. Created by Daphne Padden.
1958 London Transport Poster
This poster is an official London Transport one-for party travel. Created by Victor Galbraith.
1959 River Thames Poster
This poster sells the virtues of travel and trips on the Thames.
1959 Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition Poster
This poster advertises the still-popular Ideal Home Exhibition, sponsored by the Daily Mail, held at Olympia in March of that year.
1959 Vintage Pepsodent Toothpaste Poster
A very happy girl. No NHS dental jokes please!
Iron & Steel at the Science Museum
The "new" Iron & Steel Gallery at London's Science Museum.
1959 Chain Garage, Hanger Lane
Car-hire service featuring Morris Minors, Oxfords, Ford Perfects, and Austin A50s.
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