Erection date: 2003
Inscription
Harry Beck, designer of the 1933 London Underground map, lived here, 1936 - 1960.
The Finchley Society 2003
Site: Harry Beck - N12 (1 memorial)
N12, Court House Road, 60
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Harry Beck - N12
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Harry Beck
Graphic artist and map designer. Born 14 Wesley Road, Leyton but he was only...
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Harry Beck - N12
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Finchley Society
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