Work at the old Notting Hill station has recently uncovered these amazing advertising posters in non-public areas that date from c1956 - 1959 when the station's lifts were removed and replaced by escalators. These are in an old lift passageway. 

A variety of posters can be seen - some are London Transport's own posters such as the 'elephant' by Victor Galbraith - but others include the Royal Blue sailor by Daphne Paddern.

They will be leaving these intact - and please do not pester the station staff as the posters are wholly inaccessible - which is why they've probably survived 50 odd years!

Pretty cool I think you will agree.