Vintage London Underground Posters

[Fading Fast]

From Atlas Obscura

I tried to find an old thread that this would fit into, but didn't find one that really worked. Hence a new thread, but really just wanted everyone to have a chance to see these incredible vintage posters from London's Underground:

http://www.atlasobscura.com/article..._22_2015)&mc_cid=485cb2efe6&mc_eid=cd91324efb

My two favorites:

 

[GHT]

You might be fascinated by this site. It's a compilation of photos, old & new, posters, maps, (I love the pre-geometric maps,) timetables and so on, all put together when the Underground celebrated it's 150th anniversary recently. They even ran one of the original trains through the tunnels, steam engine and all. Enjoy.

 

[MisterCairo]

I love the airships! They should make a return, there must be some reason to bring them back with safe construction and energy saving technology.

 

[Fading Fast]

GHT, thank you, I just took a quick look, but will go back and spend some real time there.

Mister Cairo, to a small extend, there has been a comeback in that I've seen some documentaries on small companies that are doing tourist trips in new airships (or blimps which technically - I think - are slightly different in that airships have a rigid structure whereas blimps don't and, if deflated, would lose their shape). We also know they are still used in advertising. From what I've seen, the technology - no shock - has improved dramatically, but the economics still don't support large air ships, regular commuter or traveler flights and, unfortunately, seem - at least for now - only viable only as a niche' alternative - advertising or sightseeing.