Plaque

Harry Beck - N12

Erection date: 2003

Inscription

Harry Beck, designer of the 1933 London Underground map, lived here, 1936 - 1960.
The Finchley Society 2003 

Site: Harry Beck - N12 (1 memorial)

N12, Court House Road, 60

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Harry Beck - N12

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Harry Beck

Graphic artist and map designer.  Born 14 Wesley Road, Leyton but he was only...

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Harry Beck - N12

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Finchley Society

Formed to protect, preserve and improve buildings, transport, roads and open ...

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