London Underground Collection

The Tube Train, c. 1934 (linocut)
RED64214 The Tube Train, c.1934 (linocut) by Power, Cyril Edward (1874-1951); Private Collection; © Redfern Gallery, London

LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please stand on the right of the escalator. 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. 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

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

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. Artist: D Macpherson
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]

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)

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

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

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

Paper seller down in the underground, London, c. 1940
Paper seller down in the underground, London. c.1940. (Colorised black and white print)

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

UK, England, London, Earls Court Underground Station

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

Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho)
1198177 Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho) by Gossop, Reginald Percy (1876-1951); 101x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossop)

A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph)
1198193 A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 25x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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

Children sleeping in hammocks in the London Underground during a German air raid, World War II, 1940-1941 (b / w photo)
6014638 Children sleeping in hammocks in the London Underground during a German air raid, World War II, 1940-1941 (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)

London Underground map (engraving)
603320 London Underground map (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Underground map)

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, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Railway Western Extension)

Metropolitan Railway Works at Kings Cross (engraving)
603313 Metropolitan Railway Works at Kings Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Section of the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1611173 Section of the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of the Thames Embankment, showing (1) The Subway

Steam locomotive at Mansion House Station on the Metropolitan District Railway, London, late 19th Century (b / w photo)
6014775 Steam locomotive at Mansion House Station on the Metropolitan District Railway, London, late 19th Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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

Auto-passimeter flapper-arm device, turnstile in a station on the London Underground (b / w photo)
6014754 Auto-passimeter flapper-arm device, turnstile in a station 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, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Twin Carriages for the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
603321 Twin Carriages for the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twin Carriages for the Metropolitan Railway)

Works of the Midland Railway terminus on Euston Road (engraving)
603312 Works of the Midland Railway terminus on Euston Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works of the Midland Railway terminus, Euston Road, London)

The Metropolitan Railway Machine for Hoisting up the Earth from below, sketched in the Euston-Road (engraving)
2773639 The Metropolitan Railway Machine for Hoisting up the Earth from below, sketched in the Euston-Road (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, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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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.