A Logo for London: The London Transport Bar and Circle, 9781780672960
Hardcover
London’s iconic logo: A century of design, culture, and cool.

A Logo for London: The London Transport Bar and Circle

the london transport symbol

$52.94

  • Hardcover

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    1 January 1970

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Summary

A Logo for London: The Iconic Story of the Transport Roundel

The London Transport bar and circle – the iconic bulls-eye or roundel – is more than just a logo; it’s a symbol of London itself. This symbol, rare for a large organization, is often seen as ‘cool’ and has influenced fashion, pop music, and counter-culture.

This book delves into the symbol’s history, from its early 20th-century origins to its present-day ubiquity. Explore its use across London Transport’s diverse o…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781780672960
ISBN-10:1780672969
Author:David Lawrence
Publisher:Laurence King
Imprint:Laurence King Publishing
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:1 January 1970
Weight:1.04kg
Dimensions:23mm x 221mm x 251mm
About The Author

David Lawrence

David Lawrence is principal lecturer in architecture at Kingston University. He is an architect, design historian and broadcaster, and the author of several books including Food on the Move (2010), Bright Underground Spaces (2008), and Underground Architecture (1994).

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