Are you even a proper Londoner if you don’t like finding out geeky facts about Tube history? London Underground is the oldest underground rail network in the world and it’s got its fair share of geeky trivia. Lets dive in!
"I Want My Time With You" by Tracey Emin now graces the Terrace Wires at St Pancras International. Using her trademarks neon handwriting, what's the story behind it?...
The hulking stone mass above St James’s Park tube holds the beating heart of Transport for London, I went on a Hidden London tour to discover its secrets!...
Pay special attention to this building in Waterloo, it hides a surprising secret. All terminate here....
Ride a tiny train under central London. Not any train though, discover the Mail Rail! A secret tunnel network that carried 4 million letters every day......
Londoners are very proud of their 150+ year old subterranean network. Sure, we can complain about it, but we love it really. The main reason I love the tube is the little quirks you find at every new station....
Can you even call yourself a tube geek if you haven’t visited the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton? I went along for their Open Weekend...
Your tube commute may not feel like a particularly inspiring time of the day, but there are gems to be found on the London Underground. Have you spotted any of these artworks?...
Let's get technical. Is it St James’s Park or St James’ Park? Or both? This may make your head spin... ...
One of my personal highlights of Open House Weekend this year was a tour of Crossrail’s new Tottenham Court Road Station (see my other best bits here). The free tours sold out pretty much instantly, but if you missed out, never fear! I’m about to share the whole experience with......
I discovered this gem when I took a delightful stroll (well, 4 mile walk) from Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park, it’s known as the Parkland Walk, but it I like to think of it as London’s answer to New York’s High Line....
Most Londoners probably don't want to spend much time in damp, dark tunnels. You may be surprised, to learn that Hidden London's Disused Tube Station Tours sell out within minutes....
You’ve probably passed this stainless steel mass in the centre of Elephant and Castle roundabout, I had always dismissed it as simply a London Underground substation. But there's more to it!...