London Underground Collection

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please stand on the right of the escalator. Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. The more we are together, the more uncomfortable we ll be - please pass along the platform. Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910
LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1910. English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services, 1910

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please pass down the car - someday, you might want to get in yourself! Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please have your ticket ready at the barrier. Poster by Fougasse promoting proper etiquette on the London Underground, 1944

Underground Golders Green London public transport, color engraving, 1900s
Posters, England, 20th century. Underground Golders Green. London public transport, color engraving, early 1900s

Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further when the Minister of Transport opens the new Central Line extension from Leytonstone to Woodford

London District line tube underground train is leaving West Brompton station

Hammersmith Broadway
Circa 1910: Hammersmith broadway with the underground station on the right and elaborate railings at the entrance to public conveniences in the centre. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Brightest London is best reached by Underground, 1924. Creator: Taylor, Horace (1881-1934)
Brightest London is best reached by Underground, 1924. Private Collection

Illustration from London Underground World War I
During the war women did many jobs which previously had been considered only suitable for men. The Gatewoman. At the bottom are the soldiers in France who would have been doing this job in peacetime

Down Escalator
22nd October 1930: Rush hour at Piccadilly Circus tube station, the down escalator to the Bakerloo line. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

1949 London Underground map

Hyde Park, by Edward Bawden, 1925 - Vintage advertisement for London transport system, London Underground. The Stage of London Life. Horse Shows

Workers position dynamite cartridges in underground tunnels in preparation for the blasting of Flood Rock

City map, 1892, London Underground and train, Great Britain, England, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century original

1927 London Underground Map

The London Underground (also known as the Tube or simply the Underground) is a public rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and parts of the home counties of Buckinghamshire

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Ein verregneter Tag in London, Großbritannien 1930er Jahre. A rainy day in London, Great Britain 1930s

London Underground poster - Andre Edouard Marty - BOAT RACE, 1933

Sunny day view of the iconic Tower Bridge over the River Thames, with blue skies and fluffy clouds, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nurses giving tube shelterers Garole for prevention of flu as they take cover in at St Johns Wood tube station during the Blitz. January 1941 P011595

Student Beefeaters on the Underground at Tower Hill station. The University students were in training for a production of opera Yeoman of the Guard

UK, England, London, London Underground, Baker Street Station, Circle and Hammersmith and City Line platform

Sectional view of Londons transport system at Queen Victoria Street. Top is the London, Catham and Dover Railway. Centre: Metropolitan Underground Railway. Bottom: City and Waterloo Railway

UK, England, London, Earls Court Underground Station

AI IMAGE - An illustration of a London Underground train, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - An illustration of a London Underground train, 2023

AI IMAGE - An illustration of a London Underground train, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - An illustration of a London Underground train, 2023

AI IMAGE - An illustration of a London Underground train, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - An illustration of a London Underground train, 2023

For Christmas: Underground, 1924. Creator: Taylor, Horace (1881-1934)
For Christmas: Underground, 1924. Private Collection

Brightest London and home by Underground, 1924. Creator: Taylor, Horace (1881-1934)
Brightest London and home by Underground, 1924. Private Collection

Nine Elms station, London, UK, Oct 2021. Creator: Ethel Davies
Nine Elms station, London, UK, Oct 2021. The interior at the new Nine Elms London underground station, SW8, England

Elizabeth Line, Woolwich Arsenal, London, UK, May 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Elizabeth Line, Woolwich Arsenal, London, UK, May 2022. The interior at the new Woolwich Arsenal station access point to the Elizabeth Line, London underground station, SE18, England

Elizabeth Line, Liverpool St, London, UK, May 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Elizabeth Line, Liverpool St, London, UK, May 2022. Corridor providing access point to The new Elizabeth Line trains, London underground, London, EC2, England

Elizabeth Line, London, UK, May 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Elizabeth Line, London, UK, May 2022. Seats inside the new Elizabeth Line trains, London underground, England

Elizabeth Line, Tottenham Ct Rd, London, UK, May 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Elizabeth Line, Tottenham Ct Rd, London, UK, May 2022. Escalators at the new Tottenham Court Road station access point to the Elizabeth Line, London underground station, W1, England

Elizabeth Line, Abbey Wood, London, UK, May 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Elizabeth Line, Abbey Wood, London, UK, May 2022. Inside view of the new Elizabeth Line trains, London underground, above ground at Abbey Wood station, London, SE2, England

Construction of a new escalator at Leicester Square Station on the London Underground
6014753 Construction of a new escalator at Leicester Square Station on the London Underground, the longest in the world at the time (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Metropolitan Railway Junction (engraving)
603326 Metropolitan Railway Junction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The junction of the London)

Inner Circle Railway Extension (engraving)
603318 Inner Circle Railway Extension (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayor of London commencing works for extension of Inner Circle Railway)

Metropolitan Railway Western Extension (engraving)
603314 Metropolitan Railway Western Extension (engraving) by English School

Bunch hopper ticket machines at Wood Green Station on the Piccadilly Line on the London Underground (b / w photo)
6014762 Bunch hopper ticket machines at Wood Green Station on the Piccadilly Line on the London Underground (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Junction of the Great Northern Railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
603331 Junction of the Great Northern Railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School

Passengers on the London Underground
3735966 Passengers on the London Underground by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting passengers on the London Underground)

Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, Banquet at the Farringdon-Street Station (engraving)
1588089 Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, Banquet at the Farringdon-Street Station (engraving) by English School

Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway
1587809 Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, the Train passing the Portland-Road Station (engraving) by English School

Plan of the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
1098677 Plan of the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Metropolitan Railway)

A peep at St Pauls Cathedral and The Times (engraving)
603315 A peep at St Pauls Cathedral and The Times (engraving) by English School

Sheet of local advertising (engraving)
603319 Sheet of local advertising (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheet of local advertising)

Plant that operates the escalator at Wood Green Station on the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground (b / w photo)
6014756 Plant that operates the escalator at Wood Green Station on the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Tower Subway, Waiting-Room and Entry to the Omnibus (engraving)
2772166 The Tower Subway, Waiting-Room and Entry to the Omnibus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower Subway, Waiting-Room and Entry to the Omnibus)

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the London Underground" Step back in time and discover the rich history of the London Underground, a transportation marvel that has stood the test of time. From its humble beginnings to its ever-improving system, this iconic network has shaped the way we travel in one of the world's greatest cities. In 1910, an English poster for Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services showcased the early days of this underground wonder. Passengers marveled at the convenience and efficiency it offered, propelling them swiftly across London's bustling streets. Fast forward to 1934, where "The Tube Train" linocut captures both the artistry and functionality of these trains. With their sleek design and smooth operation, they became symbols of progress and modernity. During World War II in 1944, amidst challenging times, reminders such as "Please stand on the right of escalator" emphasized unity even during difficult circumstances. The Underground played a vital role in transporting people safely throughout war-torn London. As years passed by, improvements continued with projects like Hammersmith Broadway showcasing how this transport system evolved to accommodate growing demands. It became more than just a means to get from point A to B; it became an integral part of daily life for millions. Delve into nostalgia with color engravings from the early 1900s depicting scenes like "Underground Golders Green. " These images evoke memories of simpler times when public transport was vibrant and full of character. World War I brought about significant changes too; illustrations from that era remind us how even during wartime adversity, Londoners relied on their beloved Underground for solace and connection. Through thought-provoking slogans like "The more we are together, " or "Please pass down car - someday you might want to get in yourself, " we see how communal spirit thrived within these tunnels—a reminder that kindness is timeless.