This pub is named after the Metropolitan Railway – the world’s first urban underground railway which passes under Marylebone Road. The company’s house style was developed later, mainly by its own architect, Charles W Clark. His grandest scheme was for the reconstruction of Baker Street which included a new company headquarters and Chiltern Court, a huge block of flats above the station. The work was begun in 1911, yet was not completed until the late 1920s.
A framed poster from 1932, promoting London locations reachable by the London Underground.
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A framed drawing of an early London Underground station.
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A framed poster publicising the London Underground.
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A framed copy of an early Metropolitan Line route map.
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A framed poster publicising the London Underground.
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A framed poster publicising the London Underground.
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A framed poster publicising the running times of the London Underground.
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A framed copy of a Metropolitan Railway Working Timetable, from March 1926.
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A framed poster publicising the London Underground.
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A framed illustration of the coat of arms of Saint Marylebone.
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A framed poster advertising the Baker Street Bazaar.
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A framed poster publicising an event commemorating the Duke of Wellington.
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A framed poster advertising apartments for rent in Chiltern Court, Baker Street.
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A framed photograph of Madame Tussaud.
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London’s Madame Tussauds is located just down the road from The Metropolitan Bar.
A framed photograph of Chiltern Court and Baker Street Station, in 1931.
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A framed photograph of Great Central Hotel, Marylebone Road.
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A framed photograph of Marylebone Road, London.
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A framed print of Madame Tussaud’s, Marylebone Road.
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Coats of arms found on the ceiling of the pub.
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The ceiling of the pub, featuring decorative light fixtures and coats of arms.
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External photograph of the building – main entrance.
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