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Topic: The Tube is 150

Posted by: romeomikegolf

Subject: The Tube is 150
Date: Jan 10 13

London Underground, commonly called 'The Tube' is now 150 years old. It was the first underground line in the world and inspired other cities to follow suit. Its iconic symbol of a circle crossed by a bar and its innovative map are known planet wide.



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lesley153 Happy birthday Tube!

One of the best ideas ever to grace the capital, and accompanied by arguably the most iconic "map" ever drawn.

Do people really believe that the Tube map is the map of London?

Reply #1. Jan 10 13, 9:18 AM

romeomikegolf

Apparently some Londoners visualise the city by the map but know it's not geographically accurate.

Reply #2. Jan 10 13, 10:04 AM

supersal1

Some fascinating earlier maps here http://news.uk.msn.com/london-underground-map-a-history-in-pictures-976975

Reply #3. Jan 10 13, 11:21 AM

romeomikegolf

The Beck maps are classics of art and design.

Reply #4. Jan 10 13, 11:30 AM

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