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Following distinguished war service that saw him rise to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Engineers, Paul E Garbutt (1919-2008), joined London Transport. He held a number of railway planning posts from the 1950s through to the 1970s, working on several major projects including the planning of the Jubilee and Victoria lines and the Heathrow extension of the Piccadilly line. He was also involved with consultancy work world-wide and metros around the world are a memorial to his thoughtful planning and influence.

Garbutt responded to criticism of an unpopular, angular style of Underground map by drawing a new version, restoring the map's elegant curves, to relieve intellectual boredom at home during the Christmas break in 1962. He can therefore be said to be one of the few people who have altered the course of the Thames - and the Circle Line. Garbutt designed maps for London Transport, from 1964 to 1983. (Transcribed from the London Transport Museum entry).

Large colour printed map of the London Underground, designed by Paul Garbutt and dated July 1976 (No.1 -1976); map size 1020 x 1260 mm; Framed and glazed with acrylic, overall size: 1080 x 1330 x 30 mm.