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Do we need to scrap the iconic London Tube map?

John Elledge on whether the tube map we are using now fits our proposes.

Harry Beck鈥檚 original 1933 Tube map is considered a design classic, but it has changed significantly over 82 years as London鈥檚 public transport network has grown. Is it time for a redesign? Several architects and designers think so, and have had a go themselves.

John Elledge is the editor for CityMetric the New Stateman's sister publication that focuses on city planning and design and he gave us his opinion.

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