Is the Tube map copyrighted?
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Is the Tube map copyrighted?
Note that the Tube Map is a copyrighted image and reproductions (doctored or otherwise) should not be published without permission from TfL.
Who designed London Tube map?
Harry Beck’s
Originally considered too radical, Harry Beck’s London Underground Tube map has become a design classic. Now recognised across the world, the Tube map was originally the brainchild of Underground electrical draughtsman, Harry Beck, who produced this imaginative and beautifully simple design back in 1933.
Why did Harry Beck design the tube map?
It was however Beck who had the idea of creating a full system map in colour. He believed that Underground passengers were not concerned with geographical accuracy and were more interested in how to get from one station to another and where to change trains.
How many Tube map stations are there?
So we’ve counted them all up again this morning, and have come up with the same different figure – 408 in total – and so we’re going with that as the total number of stations on the TfL Map. And that’s 408 in total.
Who runs the London Tube?
Transport for London
The current operator, London Underground Limited (LUL), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL), the statutory corporation responsible for the transport network in London.
Can I use the Underground logo?
The roundel design first appeared at Underground stations in the early 1900s. Each of our transport divisions, or modes, has its own roundel. Anyone wishing to use any of our modal roundels or other corporate logos needs to apply for permission. The logo cannot be used to endorse external companies or services.
Is the London Underground copyrighted?
The Underground map is recognised the world over as a symbol of London. But did you know it’s protected by copyright and you need permission to reproduce it?