Durham County Council – GUIDELINES FOR THE LAYOUT OF TIMETABLE PAGES 1985

Description

This 15-page document, titled ‘Guidelines for the Layout of Timetable Pages,’ was issued by the Durham County Council’s County Planning Department in November 1985. Presented as a concise, typewritten internal manual, likely on light blue paper, it meticulously details standards for presenting public transport information within the county. The document’s trustworthiness stems from its official authorship, offering a valuable historical insight into regional public service communication and graphic design practices of the mid-1980s. Its practical utility is significantly enhanced by its appendices, which include a blank layout template and reproductions of exemplary timetable pages – some featuring original handwritten annotations pointing out ‘inappropriate’ layouts. This makes it an exceptionally rich primary source for studies in transport history, information design, and local government administration.