Follow me on my journey to discover the history, heritage and hidden beauty of London’s ‘tube’ city. Pre-Order my book ⬇️

London, England
Joined December 2023
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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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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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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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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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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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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