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London by Tube: A History of Underground Station Names - David Revill
London by Tube: A History of Underground Station Names
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If you’ve ever wanted to know where the Underground’s station names come from, then this is the book for you! London by Tube is an essential read for anyone curious about London and its historic Underground. The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the Tube network to reveal the... show more
If you’ve ever wanted to know where the Underground’s station names come from, then this is the book for you! London by Tube is an essential read for anyone curious about London and its historic Underground. The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the Tube network to reveal the history behind the names of all 268 stations. Packed full of lively stories about the colourful characters and remarkable events connected to the places that bear these names, the book delves deep into London’s rich history to recall tales of terrible fires, profligate playboys, ancient relics, devious criminals, squalid slums, lost rivers, grisly executions and unsolved mysteries. This is a book for anyone who has ever taken a trip on the Tube – the perfect gift for visitors, commuters and Londoners alike. It is a Tube guide to the city’s past. So sit back and enjoy the ride and discover something new about London and its historic Underground.
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Format: kindle
ASIN: B005N9LYC6
Publisher: Fast Fish Publications
Pages no: 289
Edition language: English
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pepitasangria
pepitasangria rated it
Really interesting facts. I liked it, it was not boring at all.
BrokenTune
BrokenTune rated it
4.0 London by Tube
I came across this by accident and it turned out to be a great little find. Like many others, I have often wondered about the weird and wonderful names of London's tube stations, and even though my imagination never quite stretched far enough to conjure up scenes as impressive as Neil Gaiman's (see ...
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