Over 120 years after it was built, the Blackwall Tunnel remains the main river crossing East of Tower Bridge, connecting the East End to South East London. It may be a surprise to learn, that a late Victorian Londoner, would have the same limited options to cross the river Thames as a Londoner today. In […]
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1878 Frank Pick Influenced London Transport, in particular, London Underground corporate Identity Frank Pick 1878-1941 left a legacy for London that has far outlived his lifetime and still surrounds us. The First Chief Executive of London Transport. In the 1930’s he revolutionised the civic and social aspect of public transport decor and thought the
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1976 New Intercity Train was Ran the West Route Service at speeds up to 125mph. Britains Intercity high-speed train (HST) service launched. London to Bristol and Cardiff with the plan to roll it out to other cities. 2 power cars producing 2 X 2,250 HP delivery a speed of 125 mph, with top speed recorded at
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On this day in 1925, the first Red Buses with the enclosed roof’s appeared for the first time in London Please note: it is not the Routemaster model in the picture Here is a Pathe film from 1927 of some roofed buses that were going down the Mall to Buckingham Palace.
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1919 Afghanistan was given its independence
1897 London Electric Cab Company
1899 electric taxis started to go into decline
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1961 Ministry of Transport announced it was to introduce push-button crossings called Panda Crossings If you’ve ever walked on a busy street, you know how difficult it can be to cross safely. In the early 1960s, a solution was introduced in the United Kingdom that would eventually become the ubiquitous “zebra crossing.” But before the
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Londons classic car show has been running since 1977. Amazing treasure trove of heritage motor vehicals from around the world
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Advertising on London buses is a highly effective way to reach a diverse audience in one of the world’s most iconic cities. With over 8,600 buses operating across the city, with just over 301 million miles driven, serving an estimated 6.5 million passenger journeys made every day, it’s no surprise that brands are turning to
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London’s extensive railway network is an integral part of the city’s infrastructure, connecting millions of people every day. However, few may be aware of the long and complex history behind the development of these railways. A journey through time is necessary to understand how London’s railways came to be, tracing their origins from the earliest
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L’Oréal’s Lancôme brought French luxury to the main hall of London’s St Pancras International Station in the form of a Pink Eiffel Tower. The illuminated Eiffel Tower stood next to the Lancôme pop-up shop which was the sponsor. The 36-Foot Eiffel Tower has been built using 1500 bottles of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle fragrance
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