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Harry Beck

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British technical draftsman and graphic designer (1902-1974)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1902 to 1974 · aged 72
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Henry Charles Beck was an English technical draughtsman who created the first diagrammatic Tube map for the London Underground in 1931. Beck drew the diagram after being laid off by the Signalling Department of Underground Electric Railways of London.

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Map of underground lines, 1908Map of underground lines, 1908Beck's Underground Map of 1933Beck's Underground Map of 1933The modern Tube map, based on the simplified topological design invented by BeckThe modern Tube map, based on the simplified topological design invented by BeckMemorial plaque at Finchley Central Underground stationMemorial plaque at Finchley Central Underground station

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1974 · aged 72
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12 languages

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