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Description: | During the Second World War, an estimated 175,000 Londoners took nightly cover in deep-level Underground stations. At first this was not officially encouraged, but gradually sheltering arrangements became properly organised. Special admission tickets were introduced, bunk beds were set up on the platforms, refreshments were served nightly, and at some stations there were even libraries, music and live entertainment.
The 'scheme for refreshment service' was introduced in October 1940 to provide shelterers with food and hot drinks. By December, the scheme was complete and catering facilities were operational at 80 stations. Posters like this were intended to maintain public spirits and remind staff of the significance of their work. The service continued until May 1945. | Format: | image/jpeg | Publisher: | London Transport Museum | Rights holder: | Transport for London | Subjects: | Transport London at War | Temporal: | 1940 | Source: | London Transport Museum | Creator: | Publisher : London Transport | Identifier: | http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/rser... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | image/jpeg | Go to resource |
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