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No these aren’t clips from a TFL educational video, warning of the dangers when you run on the escalator! These are stills from one of the most famous film scenes to be shot on the London Underground, appearing in the 1981 film ‘American Werewolf in London.’ Cont. below
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The green and cream tiles seen on the platforms date back to 1907,but have since been replaced by Eduardo Paolozzi’s colourful mosaics in 1986. The platform with the train arriving and departing is the northbound Northern Line platform, and the train in the scene is a 1972 stock
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I am reliably informed that this scene scared the heebie jeebies out of the audience at the time. Luckily we are still a couple of weeks away from the next full moon so if you’re visiting Tottenham Court Road there’s nothing to worry about. For now…
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From Hue Gardens to Shepherd’s Brush. I thought it would make a nice change to show some paintings that have been inspired by the London Underground over the years. The name of paintings and artists are listed below in the comments. Let me know your favourite. #London
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1. The Tube Train by Cyril Power 2. Underground by Lill Tschudi 3. The Tube Station by Cyril Power 4. Queen’s Road Station, Bayswater by Walter Sickert
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Can you guess which tube station this is? And yes that is my new book which is available for pre-order, how perceptive of you! 🙃 London Underground
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92 years ago today Manor House, Turnpike Lane, Wood Green, Bounds Green & Arnos Grove opened on the Piccadilly line as part of the extension that would eventually make its way to Cockfosters. On the same day York Road closed to speed up journeys on the extended Piccadilly line
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Mark Ovenden@markovenden19 Sep 2024
Great post from LondonUndergroundKnowledge. And there’s more on the design process in this new book on 50 Iconic Transit Maps! amazon.co.uk/Iconic-Transit-…

Iconic Transit Maps: The World's Best Designs

Iconic Transit Maps: The World's Best Designs

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LondonUndergroundKnowledge@LUknowledge118 Sep 2024
It is 50 years ago today since Harry Beck, the designer of the iconic London Underground tube map, died. #LondonUnderground
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It is 50 years ago today since Harry Beck, the designer of the iconic London Underground tube map, died. #LondonUnderground
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Canary Wharf is 25 years old today. Oh how I wish I aged so well! #London
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Joe Brown@JoeBrownLondon17 Sep 2024
ON THIS DAY: 53 years ago, the Q23 stock was withdrawn as it approached 50 years old. Its last hurrah was on the East London Line, last running on the District Line on 30th June. Here one calls at Earls Court Platform 3, image Peter Shoesmith Circa 1957/58 flic.kr/p/2i6KPQS
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Some now and then pictures of Baker Street station. #LondonUnderground
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98 years ago today! The Northern Line extension from Clapham Common to Morden opened on 13th September 1926, featuring seven stations designed by Charles Holden. #LondonUnderground
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This portal at East Finchley is the entrance to what was once the longest railway tunnel in the world. The tunnel runs for 17.25 miles to Morden on the Northern line and was carved out in stages from 1890 to 1939. The journey takes 50 minutes to reach daylight at the other end.
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Joe Brown@JoeBrownLondon11 Sep 2024
ON THIS DAY: 85 years ago, the LNER withdrew passenger services to Edgware resulting in closure of Edgware, Mill Hill (the Hale) and Mill Hill East to allow doubling, electrification, and transfer to LPTB. Ultimately only Mill Hill East reopened. Images: disused-stations.org.uk/e/ed…
A passenger departure at Edgware (GNR) June 1937

ALT A passenger departure at Edgware (GNR) June 1937

Map extract post-1924 showing the two Edgware termini

ALT Map extract post-1924 showing the two Edgware termini

1949 pocket Tube map showing the 'Northern Heights' extensions; the GNR terminus was always destined to close to passengers, as the GNR route was to be connected to the Northern Line terminus. The earthworks were complete and Edgware Sidings follow the course of the connection.

ALT 1949 pocket Tube map showing the 'Northern Heights' extensions; the GNR terminus was always destined to close to passengers, as the GNR route was to be connected to the Northern Line terminus. The earthworks were complete and Edgware Sidings follow the course of the connection.

Mill Hill (the Hale) in June 1937

ALT Mill Hill (the Hale) in June 1937

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Can you guess which tube station this is? And yes that is my new book which is available for pre-order, well spotted! 🙃 #LondonUnderground
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In 2013, artist Mark Wallinger marked the 150th anniversary of the London Underground with 270 unique labyrinths, one for each Tube station. With two more being added in 2023 for new stations Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms. #London
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Rayners Lane station was named after farmer Daniel Rayner, who owned the land purchased by the Metropolitan Railway. He must have been outstanding in his field. Out standing in his field is also where I imagine he did the deal. #London
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Initially Mill Hill East station was to have a double track running to it but only a single track was ever laid. The intention was that they would add the second track when traffic developed, but even after the electrification of the line, this never happened.
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