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23rd November 1878 Frank Pick London Transport inovator was born

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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Uncovering the Dark History of Liverpool Street Station: A Haunting Tale

The station was first opened in 1874, and over the years, it has undergone various renovations to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic. Liverpool Street Station is located in the City of London, which is the financial district of London. The station is named after the street on which it is located, and it is known […]

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Inside the Massive Liverpool Street Station Complex

A short history of Liverpool Street Station London’s Liverpool Street station opened in 1874 and became within 20 years the largest number of platforms for a London terminus station. The station was built on two main levels, one for underground platforms and trains and on the upper levels by the main metropolitan train stations.   […]

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Walbrook Station, Bank Underground Stations new Apprentice

The station itself is located in the heart of the financial district, more commonly referred to as the Square Mile. Is Walbrook a station or an Entrance to the sprawling Bank underground station complex? A quick look at the underground map. gives us a hint, this is an entrance. https://content.tfl.gov.uk/large-print-tube-map.pdf Why is it called Walbrook? […]

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Crossrail: The Secret Life of a Megaproject

London Transport Museum: Exhibition about Crossrail The Secret Life of a Megaproject Family exhibition children go free