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Tag Archives: The Tube
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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More Than Half of The London Underground Is Above Ground
Many years ago, I wrote a travel guidebook for London, so I like to think of myself as fairly knowledgeable when it comes to the British capital. But I was surprised by some of the bits of information in this … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Maps, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged London, London Underground, Metro, Subways, The Tube
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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 Underground
The mind-boggling short video below is a visualization of 562,145 journeys on London’s Underground network.
Ye Old Transit Map
Londoners think that I’m mad, but I’m a big fan of the London Tube system and an even bigger fan of Tube maps. I get a kick out of the clever boots who create their own versions of the iconic … Continue reading