Books
by Christian Wolmar
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The Subterranean Railway: How the London Underground was Built and How it Changed the City Forever |
As the only underground railway ever to employ steam trains, their recent re-emergence on the London Underground is a timely reminder (like this excellent book) of the age and history of this unique system. Whilst its complexity and seemingly arbitrary distribution of lines and stations reflect the speculative nature of competing Victorian entrepreneurs, later maps and distinctive logos reflect attempts to unify and reconcile this glorious patchwork of tunnels into the system we know today.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 68 Spring 2013) |
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