Sunday, 26 January 2014

38 Breathtaking Pictures From The Early Days Of The London Underground

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From the Victorian era through to World War Two – featuring tube strikes, carriage redesigns, passenger complaints, ticket machines and air raid shelters.


Circa 1863: The first Metropolitan train on the underground line passing through Praed Street, London.


Circa 1863: The first Metropolitan train on the underground line passing through Praed Street, London.


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Chancellor William Ewart Gladstone on an inspection tour of the world's first underground line, 24th May 1862.


Chancellor William Ewart Gladstone on an inspection tour of the world's first underground line, 24th May 1862.


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Liverpool Street station, circa 1890.


Liverpool Street station, circa 1890.


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Map and illustrations showing the new Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton underground tube route, linking London stations from Hammersmith to Finsbury Park, 1906.


Map and illustrations showing the new Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton underground tube route, linking London stations from Hammersmith to Finsbury Park, 1906.


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