Poster of 50 years ago discovered by subway station construction

(ByMikeyashworth)

London SubwayNotting Hill Gate StationThe aisle which was blocked in the 1950s was opened in recent construction, and it seems that many advertisement posters which remained at that time were discovered. It may be that no one bothered with a common poster fifty years ago, but now it is valuable to convey the customs of that time like a time capsule.

Details are as below.Hidden posters of Notting Hill Gate Tube station, 2010 - a set on Flickr

Circle line-Central LineThis passage to the elevator for transit was blocked when the two homes were connected by escalator and the elevator was abolished due to the renovation work in the late 1950s.


Tiled wall is the central line stationCentral London RailwayIt was at that time that opened in 1900.


I will operate a subway and a busLondon Transport(London Transportation Bureau) "The group trip is on a bus with a bus"Victor GalbraithBy.


Bus companyRoyal Blue Coach ServicesPoster is Female IllustratorDaphne PaddenIt is due to.


Pepsodent(Peposodent) Poster of toothpaste powder. In the early 20th century, this toothpaste, which was a global brand in the early 20th century, had fluorine added late in the mid 1950's, as fluorine-containing corrugated and crest began to rise, sales dropped sharply in the 1960's and discount It seems that it became an image of "cheap toothpaste powder" which is sold at about half price of rivals at shops. This poster may be just when the popularity of Peposodent began to disappear.


Daily MailComprehensive exhibition organized by paper, such as architecture, interior, furniture, home appliances "Ideal Home ExhibitionPoster.


Science MuseumA poster advertising the opening of the new exhibition room 'Iron & amp; Steel Gallery'.


Car rental poster. There is "Self Drive Hire", but when borrowing a car at that time it was more common to borrow with a driver? The modelMorris Minor 1000YaFord Prefect,Austin · A50Such.


A poster of a movie whose age is easy to identify.


"The Horse's MouthIsObi-Wan KenobiKnown for its roleAlec GuinnessIt is the movie of 1958 starring.


"Round the World for 80 Days"Poster of 1956). "Second year of disclosure" is not long-run as it was then that there was no video for home use.


These photos areLondon UndergroundIt was taken officially by the staff of. It is said that the aisle is completely off limits and is not expected to be open to the public, but it seems to be preserved in this state without being destroyed. You can see other photos from the link below.

Hidden posters of Notting Hill Gate Tube station, 2010 - a set on Flickr