Issue 1: How London Got Its Font (Digital only)
£3.00
Published every other month, LR Magazine brings you in-depth features and analysis on the past, present and future of London Transport.
Each digital issue is published in DRM-free PDF format.
Cover article
A Typeface for the Underground
By John Bull
In 1915 Edward Johnston created Underground Block Letter for London Underground. In 1979 A young typographer named Eiichi Kono saved it from destruction. This is the story behind a typeface that helped define the modern world.
Timed exclusives
The Exit Interview: Sir Peter Hendy
By John Bull
For the last nine and a half years, Sir Peter Hendy has overseen London's transport renaissance. We talk to him about leaders, politics, London's future challenges and.. of course... buses.
All Roads Lead to London
By Mike Olivier / Long Branch Mike
What is the logic behind Britain's road numbers and just where are roads measured from? Like many things, the answer lies in London. We look at the history of Britain's roads.
Don't Say the 'D' Word
By Nicole Badstuber
We look at how TfL's rail devolution strategy has changed since the takeover of the West Anglia franchise, and how they plan to push the case for even more control over London's railways.
Best of the rest
Bike to the Future
By Pedantic of Purley
Cycling may now lie at the heart of London's transport strategy, but this was not always the case. We look at how the first steps towards changing the capital's attitude to cycling unfolded in the backrooms of the city's planners.
Fare Trade?
By John Bull
Against the backdrop of a firey debate at Mayor's Question Time, we explore the current challenges facing the taxi industry in London and explore Uber's place in the private hire landscape.
The End of the Beginning
By Pedantic of Purley
As Tunnelling on Crossrail comes to an end, the next challenge for London's latest line begins - building the railway.
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