The subtitle of Stephen Halliday’s book is deceptive, as it's less a social history of the London Underground than an overview of the development and management of the system. Amid copious illustrations, Halliday recounts its history from the development of the first lines in mid-Victorian Britain ...
I've always been fascinated by anything concerning the history of London, including the very workings of the infrastructure. I already knew Joseph Bazalgette's story and was amazed at the task he had before him. This book added to my knowledge by giving details such as what he was up against with lo...
I am a HUGE Tube nerd and will buy most books about the Tube. This was a fun little read to add to my collection and one that I would recommend to anybody with an interest in the Underground.
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