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The forgotten history of the Tube’s ‘poster girls’

4 November 2017

9:00 AM

4 November 2017

9:00 AM

Every weekday, I travel by Tube to The Spectator’s office, staring at the posters plastered all over the walls. I like looking at the plays and exhibitions that have recently opened or wondering whether that shampoo really will add more ‘oomph’ to my hair.

Often there is a pretty girl on the poster.

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