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London's Transport Museum: Photographic Collection view detail comment email this

This database of several thousand photographs "reflects London's public transport history from the 1860s to the present day. ... These images provide a fascinating visual record of the Capital's transport history, ranging from vehicle types, staff and passengers to 'behind the scenes' studies of workshops, offices and depots." Searchable, or browse by subject.
http://photos.ltmcollection.org/
Topics: History By Place, Transportation
Last updated Mar 22, 2005


Transport for London: London Underground, The Tube view detail comment email this

Official information about this mass transit rail system in London. Features news, maps, a journey planner, and tourist information (in several languages). The "company information" section includes a history of the Underground (including its use as an air raid shelter during World War II) and of the design of the Underground map. Also includes links to other modes of London transportation.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/
Topics: Transportation
Last updated Mar 30, 2007


Underground History: Disused Stations in London's Underground view detail comment email this

This website documents the history and location of stations in London's underground railway system that are no longer in use. The site notes that the Down Street station was used during World War II as a "deep level shelter for the use of the Emergency Railway Committee" and that "during the early part of the war, Winston Churchill and his War Time Cabinet also used this shelter." Includes maps and photos. From an enthusiast.
http://underground-history.co.uk/front.php
Topics: History By Place, Transportation
Last updated Feb 27, 2006





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