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Poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours, WW2
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Poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours, WW2
Wartime poster, For comforts sake stagger office hours -- how to avoid congestion on the London Underground. Designed by Misha Black and David Langdon.
1942
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1942 Advice Avoid Congestion Graphics Guidance Hours Information Langdon Numbers Office Sake Statistics Tube Underground Stagger
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For Comfort's Sake Stagger Office Hours: A Wartime Poster from the 1940s Advising Londoners to Avoid Congestion on the Underground During World War II, the London Underground played a crucial role in keeping the city functioning amidst the chaos of daily life. However, with the influx of people using the tube to commute to work, congestion became a significant issue. In response, the British government and the London Passenger Transport Board (LPTB) launched a campaign to encourage Londoners to stagger their office hours in order to reduce overcrowding on the Underground. This striking poster, designed by Misha Black and David Langdon in 1942, is a powerful reminder of the importance of cooperation and flexibility during wartime. The image features a crowded tube train with the caption "For Comfort's Sake Stagger Office Hours." The poster's bold graphics and clear, concise message were designed to grab the attention of commuters and encourage them to adjust their work schedules to help alleviate the pressure on the Underground system. The statistics and numbers featured in the poster illustrate the scale of the problem. For example, the poster states that "Over 1,000,000 people use the Underground every day," and that "Over 50% of these people travel between 8 and 10 a.m." By encouraging people to spread their travel times throughout the day, the poster suggests that the number of people using the Underground at peak hours could be significantly reduced, leading to a more comfortable and efficient commute for all. The poster's design is a testament to the innovative and effective use of graphics and typography during the 1940s. The bold, clear text and striking use of color make it a powerful and memorable piece of wartime propaganda. Today, it serves as a reminder of the importance of working together to overcome challenges and find solutions, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
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