The London Underground celebrates its 150th birthday today, marking the anniversary of the first trip on the tube, between Paddington and Farringdon. The tube is arguably best known for its iconic map, created by Harry Beck in 1931 and adopted as the official map in 1933. Here’s a look at how the map evolved over time.
1895
1908
1908
1910
1911
1927
1933
1937
1956
1974
2002
2013
Sources: The Evolution of the London Underground Map, A History of London Tube Maps, Transport for London