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Drawing showing the standard layout of the 'Registered Design' version of the Johnston Underground bullseye (roundel)

Edward Johnston and London Electric Railway1925

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum
United Kingdom

This is the earliest known drawing of the Underground's standard bullseye design. It follows the 1916 version of the bullseye symbol created by Edward Johnston. The diagram shows Johnston's design guidelines for the symbol, including the exact proportions, measurements and colours to be used with the 'pecked' Underground lettering. At the bottom are the registered design numbers for two variations of the sign. The symbol was known as the roundel after 1972.

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  • Title: Drawing showing the standard layout of the 'Registered Design' version of the Johnston Underground bullseye (roundel)
  • Creator: Edward Johnston, London Electric Railway
  • Date Created: 1925
  • Physical Dimensions: 365mm, 550mm
  • Subject Keywords: Roundel
  • Type: Drawing
  • External Link: Record in London Transport Museum Collections Online
  • Art Form: Drawing
  • Reference number: 2000/9202
  • Item location: Covent Garden
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