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Brighton and Hove Albion Football Tube Map

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Tube Map – A Journey Through Seagulls' History

The creation of my Brighton & Hove Albion football tube map has once again proven that I’m a master of deadlines—or at least, pushing them to the limit! A regular visitor to my map shop had been asking for this one for a while, and I made a promise: “I’ll get the Brighton football tube map done by Christmas.” Well, I delivered—just about! It arrived on Christmas Eve, but hey, that still counts.

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A big thank you to my fellow shopkeepers in The Needlemakers for their feedback and thoughts along the way. Their input helped shape the final design, and I truly appreciate the local support.

Tracing Brighton & Hove Albion’s Footballing Journey

This map is more than just a novelty for Albion fans—it’s a deep dive into the club’s rich and often turbulent history. From Brighton’s early days playing at the County Cricket Ground in Hove, through the wartime interruptions, the Goldstone Ground years, the near-collapse of the club, and the long battle to secure a permanent home at the Amex, every major chapter is here.

And, of course, I had to include our European adventure—a dream come true for generations of Brighton fans. I was lucky enough to be in Rome for that unforgettable night against AS Roma—where our hopes soared and then took a hit. But what a journey it’s been!

What’s on the Map?

The Brighton & Hove Albion football tube map covers:
✅ Every manager—from the club’s pioneers to today’s tacticians (including those who only briefly held the reins).
✅ The rise through the leagues, promotions, relegations, and survival battles.
✅ Cup runs and heartbreaks—from near-glory at Wembley to those dramatic FA Cup and playoff moments.

If you’re a Brighton fan or know someone who bleeds blue and white, this is a perfect gift. A visual tribute to the club’s journey, from humble beginnings to the bright lights of European football.

Now available in the shop—come take a look! 🏆💙

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ABOUT MIKE BELL - TUBE MAP DESIGNER

Mike Bell Maps is my growing collection of tube map art prints that reimagine music, movies, and history through the visual language of underground maps.

Each detailed design presents albums in order, film plots, and complex creative histories as clear, engaging tube-style timelines created for fans who value depth and research in their favourite subjects.

RESEARCH-LED DESIGN

Every artwork is built on original research and careful verification. Albums become stations. Musicians, characters, and ideas form connecting lines. This approach turns detailed information into visual storytelling, creating art prints that bring clarity and meaning to subjects people already care about.

George Harrison unique art print gift for fans: Mike Bell transit map style of albums and musicians.

MY STORY

My background is rooted in live sound and large-scale show design, working across music and cultural events for many years. That experience shaped how I understand collaboration, creative evolution, and structure. During lockdown, I applied that knowledge to mapping music and films, developing underground maps that balance accuracy, design, and narrative.

THE ARTWORK

Each print is produced to archival standards and designed to last. These are not novelty posters. They are considered art prints created for people who value music history, film structure, and informed design. They make thoughtful gifts for fans who want something personal, researched, and meaningful.

The Shining film plot lines and character tube map art print, showing every scene as a station and every character as a tube line.

Mike Bell Maps is where research-led tube maps become art prints, and where stories worth knowing are mapped clearly, carefully, and beautifully.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What are Mike Bell’s tube map art prints?

A: My prints utilise an advanced visual language based on the logic of underground maps to organise complex histories. By moving beyond basic cartography, I transform albums into "stations" and musicians or themes into "connecting lines." This allows fans to explore hundreds of data points - from session musician credits to chronological collaborations - within a single, intuitive visual system.

Q: How do these maps differ from standard music or tube posters?

A: The primary difference is information density and quality. While standard posters are often low-resolution decorative pieces on thin paper (135-170gsm), my prints are research-led discographies printed on archival-grade, 305gsm+ heavyweight giclée paper. They are designed to be "read" like a book, rewarding deep curiosity with discoveries not found in mass-produced merchandise.

Q: How is the accuracy of the research verified?

A: Accuracy is the core of my design process. Every map is synthesised from primary sources, including official liner notes, session archives, musician interviews, and verified fan databases. By incorporating musician inputs and fact-checking against trusted archives, I ensure that each map is a historically accurate record of the subject’s career.

Q: What subjects are available in the collection?

A: The collection spans a wide range of cultural histories, including music discographies, film plots, politics, and Formula One. Each map focuses on a single narrative, presenting the whole "story" of a subject - such as the evolution of a band or the timeline of a sport- in a clear, high-density visual format.

Q: Are these prints produced sustainably?

A: Yes. I prioritise a carbon-neutral workflow by producing prints locally to the buyer to reduce the shipping footprint. I use sustainable wood frames and archival materials designed for 100+ years of colour stability, ensuring the art is a lasting investment rather than disposable décor.

Q: Why do these maps make the best gifts for music and film fans?

A: Unlike generic posters, these are bespoke cultural maps that celebrate a fan's deep knowledge. Because they are research-led and visually unique (featuring narratives not seen elsewhere), they offer a sophisticated, gallery-quality alternative for those who value the "deep dive" into their favourite artist or film.