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Tag Archives: TFL
London is the pits
While some folks may think that the who;e avocado toast trend is over, the World Avocado Organization (yes, it’s a real thing) has other ideas. And to underscore their faith in the continuing allure of the tasty fruit, the WAO … Continue reading
Mind The Gap
Those of you who visit this blog on a regular basis already know that I have an inordinate interest in travel posters, graphic design, and especially public transport system safety posters. So it will come as little surprise that I … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Public Transport
Tagged London, London Underground, poster art, TFL, The Tube, Travel Posters
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Every Journey Matters
If you have traveled the London Underground during the past year, it’s likely that you have caught a glimpse of illustrator Rob Bailey’s vivid posters created for Transport for London. Aimed at tourists and commuters alike, the “Every Journey Matters” … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged London, London Underground, poster art, TFL
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Last Stop Biscuit Town
I’m an avid follower of the Londonist blog, where I found the “Tube Map of Lost London”. The nostalgic, alternative map depicts once well known sites and neighborhoods that have been lost to history. Although even I’m old enough to … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Maps, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged Baker Street, London, Marylebone, TFL, The Tube
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London Walkabout
Many years ago, on my second or third visit to London it finally dawned on me that it was often much quicker to walk to some locations than to take the Underground. Now Transport for London has finally created the … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Maps, Public Transport, Tech, Tourism
Tagged London, London Underground, TFL
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No Oyster Card Required
It took artist Camilla Barnard and master woodworker Gunter Luck nearly three months to create a replica of a London Underground station completely in wood. Commissioned for Transport for London and the 2015 Designjunction Show, the intricately detailed installation is … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, Public Transport, Uncategorized
Tagged London, London Underground, TFL, Transport for London
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London’s Secret Map
I love a good map, especially a cleverly designed useful transit network map. And, of course one of my favorites is the Harry Beck design classic London Tube map, with its clear cartography, straight lines and 45-degree rounded corners. But … Continue reading
In transit
You don’t need to be a complete public transit or map fan to geek out on the new TRAVIC website created by students at the University of Freiburg in Germany—but it helps. TRAVIC, which is short for Transit Visualization Client, … Continue reading
London Underground
The mind-boggling short video below is a visualization of 562,145 journeys on London’s Underground network.
Coffee is all the rage
Bestselling author, avid biker, and all around coffee geek Chris Ward created this terrific tube-centric coffee map of London for the caffeine deficient. You can even order your own copy here.
Posted in Europe, Maps, Public Transport, Restaurants, Tourism
Tagged Cafes, Coffee, London, TFL
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