Harry Beck
(1902-1972)

Died aged 70

Henry Charles Beck (4 June 1902 – 18 September 1974) was an English technical draughtsman who created the present London Underground Tube map in 1931. Beck drew the diagram after being fired at the London Metro Signal Office. Although his design was initially rejected, the Publicity Office of London Transport changed their minds after Beck resubmitted an updated copy and the map was first issued a pocket edition in January 1933. It was immediately popular, and the Underground has used topological maps to illustrate the network ever since.

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Commemorated on 3 plaques

Harry Beck designer of the London Underground map lived here 1936-1960

60 Court House Gardens, West Finchley, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1936-1960)

In memory of Harry Beck the originator of the distinctive London Underground map who lived near here and used the station regularly. The map is used by millions daily and has become recognised as a classic world-wide

Finchley Central Tube Station, London, United Kingdom where they lived near and travelled from

Harry Beck designer of the London Underground map was born here

Wesley Road, Leyton, London, United Kingdom where they was born (1902)