Ken livingstone has revealed plans to look at changing the names of at least four underground stops. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Vampires, werewolves, demons, hell demons, winged ones. Whats in a name the origins of station names on the london. The next 2 names are names that describe the forest in some form, like the appearance or the. London underground lines britainvisitor travel guide. Bbc autos how tube stations got their unusual names. Heres every single station on the london underground and docklands light railway networks, plus the emirates air line terminals, listed alphabetically. So now is as good a time as ever to put your tube knowledge to the test can you match the lines to the colours. London underground tube line names this is a list of all london underground tube line names. The london underground is a metro system in the united kingdom that serves greater london. Whats in a name the origins of station names on the london underground.
If youve ever wanted to know where the undergrounds station names come from, then this is the book for you. Oct 23, 2012 a new book on the london underground draws on previously unused sources and images to celebrate its crucial role covering 150 years, from the steam age to drilling work on the new crossrail. The glasgow subway is an underground metro line in glasgow, scotland. But they actually hide 2,000 years of odd anecdotes and historic quirks. Station list dannys london underground and docklands. It may seem confusing when you first try to find your way around the city on the tube but with practice, it can be quite straightforward. Knightsbridge, queensway or a childrens book piccadilly circus. The underground has its origins in the metropolitan railway, the worlds first underground passenger railway. This is a list of all london underground tube line names. Pick up a free tube map at any station or visitor information office. Jan 19, 2014 now, the old london underground company is hoping to reopen 26 ghost stations as attractions. List of london underground lines and stations line.
The line was operated as a train line until 1994, when it was transferred to the london underground as a result of the privatisation of british rail. A new book from the london transport museum uncovers the secret world of londons abandoned stations and underground structures. Opened on 14 december 1896, it is the thirdoldest underground metro system in the world after the london underground and the budapest metro. The most expensive residential postal districts are.
Analysis and measurement procedures, as well as a contributor to numerous engineering handbooks. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Organized with a minimum of organization, the 140 lists in this eclectic and hugely entertaining illustrated compendium cover the citys best, worst, highest, smallest, first, last, and everything inbetween. The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the tube network to reveal the history behind the names of all 268 stations. List of london undergroundrelated fiction wikipedia. There are two instances where two separate stations share the same name. List of london underground stations simple english. Whats in a name the origins of station names on the.
The highest recorded use of the first name london was in 20 with a total of 3,456 babies. Origins of station names on the london underground 4th revised edition by cyril m. Like many things in london, much of the surface tributaries and streams of the city have gone underground, but are remembered in place names, building titles, and street signs. List of london underground lines tube lines in london. Journey to the center of the earth by jules verne, neverwhere by neil gaiman, the city of ember by jeanne duprau, the time m. Involves disused south kentish town underground station. For london lovers of all stripes, national geographic london book of lists chronicles this everchanging city from its ancient roman origins to the present day. London underground lines britainvisitor travel guide to.
In this marvelous work, stephen smith explores the life and history of london from an unusual angleunderneath. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Ever sat on the tube staring at the station names wondering what it all. Mayor maps out plans to rename four tube stations pippa crerar. The first 2 names are names to do with the type of trees in the forest. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Proposed names which were never used are also mentioned. Listed for each station is the line or lines serving it, the local authority and london travelcard zone in which it is located, the date it opened, previous names and passenger usage statistics in millions per year there are three instances where two separate stations share the same name. The london underground aka the underground or the tube, presently has 11 lines serving over a billion passengers a year in addition to the docklands light railway dlr and the overground network the oyster card, introduced in 2003, is the best way to journey on the tube, the dlr, the overground and londons buses.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. A new book on the london underground draws on previously unused sources and images to celebrate its crucial role covering 150 years, from the steam age to. How 12 tube stations got their names time out london. Its first section opened in 1863, making it the oldest underground metro system in the world although in fact approximately 55% of the current network is above ground, as it generally runs on the surface in outlying suburbs. Think of elevatorshaftsturnedclimbingwalls and 247 karaoke clubs where there were once secret war. Jul 01, 2001 this informative book gives the history of station names of the london underground and dockland light rail and their meanings. Station list dannys london underground and docklands light. We completed the london underground and docklands light railway networks. Now, the old london underground company is hoping to reopen 26 ghost stations as attractions. Mayor maps out plans to rename four tube stations london. Services are frequent, especially in central london. London undergrounds tube map has been used as a metaphor for everything from the shape of the galaxy to famous footballers. Bendat of several books, including engineering applications of correlation and spectral analysis and random data.
Many works of fiction are set in the london underground system or use it as a major plot element. A topological tube map of the london underground system. Buy whats in a name origins of station names on the london underground 4th revised edition by harris, cyril m. Londons forgotten network of massive underground air raid. Beginning with the rivers that run under the capital and ending in the system of tunnels beneath the thames barrier, underground london is an enthralling journey into a subterranean world. Much as we like to complain about it, londoners and visitors marvel at the london underground to the extent that theres a museum dedicated to it, and its logo. Series of stories london underground by sasha distan. Interesting pictures are used to show various areas of london during the late 1800s and 1900s, some of which are recognisable and some of which look alien to. Social security administration public data, the first name lodon was not present. After this twochapter introduction, smith progresses in a more or less chronological fashion drawing in modern features as warranted in the discussion. It contains the nameorigins and history of all the london underground stations, the dates they were opened, and any former names they may have had. In the thrilling and gripping adventure london underground chris angus blends a disease called the sweat that gripped the city of london in the late 1400s, king henry viiis hidden treasure, a nazi v2 rocket armed with a terrifying biological weapon during the war years, and the discovery of a maze of underground tunnels and abandoned laboratories that after wwii spawned a nightmarish creation.
London underground station with long names jetpunk. Whats in a name origins of station names on the london underground by harris cyril m abebooks. Click on a tube line name to see the full list of all the stations and a tube map to help you with your journey. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. Maida vale is also named for a pub called the heroes of maida after the battle of maida in1806. Also included are the london overground, docklands light railway, the tramlink, and crossrail systems for integration purposes. The london underground is a metro system in the united kingdom that serves greater london and the home counties of buckinghamshire, essex and hertfordshire. Northern line 1890 the first section of the northern line opened between stockwell and king william street in the city in 1890. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Presented below are my observations about each of the tube station names. Thats why the government launched a plan build a huge network of subterranean air raid shelters far below ground, each with the capacity to hold. This name generator will give you 10 random names for nightclubs, but the names will fit other types of night establishments as well, depending on the type and theme. The london underground also known simply as the underground, or by its nickname the tube is a public rapid transit system serving london region, england and some parts of the adjacent counties of buckinghamshire, essex and hertfordshire in the united kingdom. Whats in a name origins of station names on the london.
Can you name the london underground stations from the clues. Name all tube stations in london whose name is at least 15 letters long. Handbook of acoustical measurements and noise control, third edition 1991. The station names here also include a few stations which are currently being built. Most major attractions are within walking distance of a tube station. If youve ever wanted to know where the undergrounds station names. London by tube is an essential read for anyone curious about london and its historic underground. I would also like to receive the best of londonist weekly. Autos how tube stations got their unusual names bbc.
It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. A list of operational railway stations on the london underground and docklands light railway. Listed for each station is the line or lines serving it, the local authority and london travelcard zone in which it is located, the date it opened, previous names and passenger usage statistics in millions per year. It was the first proper tube line that is, a line built by boring a tunnel, rather than by cutting a trench and then sticking a roof on it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Laura porter is an experienced uk travel writer specializing in all things to do with london. Linkpage citation my name has appeared over articles in word ways since its initial appearance in the late 1960s. This name generator will generate 10 random names fit for forests and other similar geological areas, like coverts, groves and thickets.
The names of stops on the london underground can seem nonsensical. Jan 09, 20 london underground s tube map has been used as a metaphor for everything from the shape of the galaxy to famous footballers. Thanks to the londonists exhaustive list of examples, here are a few. This list includes all stations on the london underground and docklands light railway. London underground a series by sasha distan a loose and ever changing set of characters that comprise the london underground, or the london underworld, whichever way you choose to look at it. Victoria line queen victoria bakerloo line named because it ran from baker st to waterloo nothern line goes north central line goes through central district circle line i. Most of it was in place on openstreetmap back in 2007 the stations with increasing detail added over time, including things like tunnel sections of track. Origins of station names on the london underground by harris, cyril m. The mystery begins with the death of a passenger at hyde park corner station.
Oct 14, 2016 the line was operated as a train line until 1994, when it was transferred to the london underground as a result of the privatisation of british rail. Name all tube stations in london whose name is not longer than 7 letters. Jun 19, 2018 london underground station with short names. Social security administration data, the first name london ranks 48 th in popularity as a baby girls name in arkansas.
How did the names of the london underground lines come about. London underground an overview this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. The station names include some stations which are not really part of the london underground, but which are usually shown on maps of the london underground. Britains other underground train, tube, metro rail. The climax of this murder mystery takes place on the underground. Just to prove that not all good things happen in the us, these are the creatures of england. Geography quiz london stations animals random geography or united kingdom quiz can you pick the london stations national rail, overground, underground and dlr which contain an animal in their name and avoid the fakes.
The london underground aka the underground or the tube, presently has 11 lines serving over a billion passengers a year in addition to the docklands light railway dlr and the overground network. Formerly a cable railway, the subway was later electrified, but. The names have been based on real nightclub names, and there are plenty of different types. Young underground young and tiny girls are very horny. London underground station with short names jetpunk. List of london underground stations openstreetmap wiki. Regardless, theres going to be a new tube line and a new colour, on an already dense london underground map. Six stations on the london underground are named after pubs. The london underground is a public rapid transit system serving london region, england and.