It is estimated that around two million people travel on the London Underground every day, but do you know the stories behind these historic tracks? This entertaining book looks be...
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Description
It is estimated that around two million people travel on the London Underground every day, but do you know the stories behind these historic tracks? This entertaining book looks behind the names of London's Underground stations: explore links between the Battle of Barnet and Totteridge and Whetstone, Canary Wharf and imported fruit, and which station was once known as Gagglegoose Green. A must-have for any train enthusiast. With charming illustrations from ‘Old and New London’, by Walter Thornbury and Edward Walford, published 1897.
Size & Additional Information
Paperback
19.5 x 13cm
163 pages
34 black and white illustrations
FSC accredited paper
19.5 x 13cm
163 pages
34 black and white illustrations
FSC accredited paper
DELIVERY & RETURNS
Reviews
Overall product rating 4.8/5
07 December 2024
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Very informative. My son couldn't put it down. Even if you are not a train buff there is so much history within every detail.
17 November 2024
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Not bad but it felt that it was a bit cobbled together with random extras at the end
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your book. Many thanks, Alice.
01 December 2022
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An interesting gift idea.
By Mrs Georgia Copland
12 November 2022
Edinburgh
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Again for son in law’s Christmas. He likes quirky things!!
By Mr Jon Dowson
12 December 2021
Portsmouth
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I think it was pretty good, had a quick red through but ultimately is a christmas present for my dad.
03 December 2021
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Interesting and unusual gift
03 January 2021
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Nephew loves this sort of thing and was over the moon with the gift
By Miss Julia Jaeger
28 December 2020
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Fun present fora former underground train driver. Looks interesting
By Mrs Sarah Theobald
25 December 2020
Ipswich
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Really interesting for an ex Londonder who was familiar with travel in the area
By Ms Ann Smith
23 December 2020
Brighton
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Query, informative, great to dip into
