Metropolitan Line and Underground Railways - Centenary 1963

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  • Reference
    • GB 2856 (NEW)LT000371/067
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2856 LT000371/065 LN000233/004
  • Dates of Creation
    • 8 Jul 1960-4 Sep 1963
  • Language of Material
    • English French
  • Physical Description
    • 1 folder(s)
  • Location
    • TFL004947

Scope and Content

Correspondence and memoranda concerning the preparations for the parade and exhibition including guest lists, a list of cities with underground railways, the design of a souvenir badge, arrangements for lunch and drafts of speeches from the lunch at Mansion House, a list of guests attending the lunch, a press release concerning the lunch for 'The Times', correspondence concerning 'The Times' supplement on the centenary with a draft article, a draft programme, press releases concerning the celebrations, a copy of a press cutting from 'The Scotsman' of September 1862 regarding the initial opening and details of the Union Internationale de Transport Publique meetings. Also includes a printed programme, commemorative booklet and sample invitations. Subjects also include the order of the parade and arrangments for the visit of the Lord Mayor.

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