The 5 Geekiest Things I Found at the London Transport Museum Depot
Posted on April 26, 2017
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...
10 Unusual Tube Artworks to Admire on Your Commute
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?...
Eduardo Paolozzi: Ventilation Shaft Cover
Posted on November 22, 2016
Eduardo Paolozzi is probably the most famous London artist you've never heard of. He's Scottish, born to Italian parents (It's not exactly a traditional Scottish name) in Edinburgh and is considered one of the first Pop Artists. Just walking around the city means you've probably come across his...
Crossrail: Under Tottenham Court Road Station
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...
Parkland Walk: Walk Along An Abandoned Railway Line
Posted on September 22, 2016
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....
In Pictures: Down Street Station Tour
Posted on August 28, 2016
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....
The Faraday Memorial: Elephant and Castle
You've probably passed this stainless steel mass in the centre of Elephant and Castle roundabout, I had always dismissed it as an electricity or London Underground substation or maybe a ventilation system.In fact, it's a bit more interesting than that...
St Pancras Has a (Very) Shiny New Artwork
It's not quite got to the level of the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, but the Terrace Wires at St Pancras International Station have become a formidable installation area for new artwork. The latest sculpture to grace the space is by Ron Arad (a Royal Academician whose towering...
5 Typography Quirks That Only Tube Geeks Will Appreciate
Last night I seriously geeked out at the London Transport Museum for a talk about Underground Lettering before 1933.The talk, given by design and typography lecturers Phil Baines and Catherine Dixon, featured the progression of lettering styles before Johnston's famous sans serif was introduced. But what I wanted...
St James’s Park: A Grammar Lover’s Nightmare
Posted on February 5, 2016
St James’s Park or St James’ Park? Or both? This may make your head spin...