Motorways in London, J Michael Thomson, 1969 - cover by David Gentleman
The subject of motorway construction in London, especially during the 1960s after the proposals for widespread construction of such highways across the city, was very contentious. In reality only elements of the 'Westway' M40 extension that pushed through inner west London were constructed - the clamour of opposition (and one suspects the cost) finally told against other plans such as the A1 Archway scheme. The cover is illustrated by the great artist David Gentleman (who did the Charing Cross tube station murals for London Underground) and is very of his style - it also rather neatly captures the scale of Westway and the modern UK road signs.
Motorways in London, J Michael Thomson, 1969 - cover by David Gentleman
The subject of motorway construction in London, especially during the 1960s after the proposals for widespread construction of such highways across the city, was very contentious. In reality only elements of the 'Westway' M40 extension that pushed through inner west London were constructed - the clamour of opposition (and one suspects the cost) finally told against other plans such as the A1 Archway scheme. The cover is illustrated by the great artist David Gentleman (who did the Charing Cross tube station murals for London Underground) and is very of his style - it also rather neatly captures the scale of Westway and the modern UK road signs.