Overground Collection

Metro train with city skyline in the background, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cannon Street Railway Station: view from Southwark Bridge, c.1890 (b/w photo)
1787686 Cannon Street Railway Station: view from Southwark Bridge, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Elevated Railways of New York, 1893 (litho)
KDC384215 Elevated Railways of New York, 1893 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustrion from La Terre Illustree ; ); French, out of copyright

Map of underground and overground stations, South London
Map of underground and overground stations connecting the City to South London. The overground lines are the London & South Western Railway and the London Chatham & Dover Railway

Advert, Travel Metro to Watford, Metro Extension Line, underground to overground. Date: 1926

Elevated Railway in Greenwich Street, New York (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF265590 Elevated Railway in Greenwich Street, New York (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fox, Stanley (fl.1872); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A Breton wedding right in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346383 A Breton wedding right in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 2nd October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Notting Hill Gate Station: exterior of the Metropolitan Railway, 1868 (b / w photo)
1787744 Notting Hill Gate Station: exterior of the Metropolitan Railway, 1868 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Great Eastern Terminus at Bishopsgate: exterior, 1862 (b / w photo)
1787696 Great Eastern Terminus at Bishopsgate: exterior, 1862 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Cutting sixty miles of tunnel in Paris
Cross-section of plans for the tunnel extension to the Paris Metro under the Paris Opera House 1903

Last broad gauge train leaving Paddington Station, 1892 (b / w photo)
1787736 Last broad gauge train leaving Paddington Station, 1892 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Platform Porters at a railway station, 1885 (b / w photo)
1787735 Platform Porters at a railway station, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Platform Porter at a railway station, 1885 (b / w photo)
1787734 Platform Porter at a railway station, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Platform Porter at a railway station)

A Greenwich-Westminster horse-drawn tram, 1885 (b / w photo)
1787563 A Greenwich-Westminster horse-drawn tram, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Great Eastern Railway (London & Blackwall section) "Single-driver"
1787737 Great Eastern Railway (London & Blackwall section) " Single-driver" tank locomotive, 1860 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

South Dock Station: a four wheel coupled tank locomotive at the station, 1880 (b / w photo)
1787721 South Dock Station: a four wheel coupled tank locomotive at the station, 1880 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Kings Cross Station: view of the platforms, 1862 (b / w photo)
1787711 Kings Cross Station: view of the platforms, 1862 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Kings Cross Station: construction work in progress, 1862 (b / w photo)
1787709 Kings Cross Station: construction work in progress, 1862 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Grove Park Station: exterior and platforms, 1888 (b / w photo)
1787705 Grove Park Station: exterior and platforms, 1888 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Stafford Street, experimental locomotive, 1862 (b / w photo)
1787679 Stafford Street, experimental locomotive, 1862 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Stafford Street)

Single-horse car of the Croydon Tramways Company at the Red Deer terminus
1787554 Single-horse car of the Croydon Tramways Company at the Red Deer terminus, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

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Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Commuter on platform cooling himself with paper fan whilst waiting for his train

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Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, commuters asleep on train

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Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, commuters train arriving at station platform

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England, London, Stratford, signage for the Olympic games at Stratford train station

The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, running beneath the River Thames connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, built between 1825 and 1843

London Map - Railway Routes - PLM Offices
Map showing the location of the Offices of the PLM (Paris, Lyon and Mediterranean Railway Company - which absorbed into the SNCF in 1938)

Metro Station
A train arrives at the overground Metro station at the Place de la Bastille Date: 1912

Gold mine, overground site with buildings and rubble heaps, underground cross section

Picture No. 11676135
Moreton Bay Fig Tree roots Date:

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Moreton Bay Fig Tree roots Date:

A rescuing dog, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR661436 A rescuing dog, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th April 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Ouside Underground
10th April 1917: Disappearing into the distance, the track of an underground railway extension to Watford is actually overground. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cross-section model of forest soil including leaf litter, worms and snails

Train signs. Metro (upper) and suburban (lower) railway signs. Photographed in Spain

Opening of the Thames Tunnel
A picture to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel, connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, showing the company medallion featuring Sir Marc Isambard Brunel supported by one of the tunnels

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"Exploring the Overground: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into a world where art meets transportation, as Bow Towers emerges on canvas, capturing the essence of an overground marvel. The Metro train gracefully glides against the backdrop of Dubai's majestic skyline, blending modernity with architectural splendor. Travel back in time to 1893 when Elevated Railways adorned New York City streets, depicted in a litho that showcases innovation and progress. Meanwhile, a map reveals the intricate web of underground and overground stations in South London, guiding commuters through bustling cityscapes. An advert beckons travelers to embark on a journey along the Metro Extension Line to Watford, promising convenience and connectivity. In contrast, an engraving captures the raw beauty of Greenwich Street's Elevated Railway in New York City - an iconic symbol frozen in black and white. Le Petit Journal transports us to Paris for a Breton wedding celebration right within its vibrant heart - showcasing how cultures intertwine above ground. Notting Hill Gate Station stands stoically in an 1868 photograph from Metropolitan Railway's early days while Great Eastern Terminus at Bishopsgate exudes grandeur amidst Victorian London. The arduous task of cutting sixty miles of tunnel beneath Paris is brought to life through captivating imagery - highlighting human determination shaping subterranean worlds. Lastly, bidding farewell to broad gauge trains leaving Paddington Station evokes nostalgia as we witness history transitioning before our eyes. Platform porters stand ready at railway stations captured by cameras from yesteryears; their presence reminds us that behind every successful overground system lies dedicated individuals ensuring seamless journeys for all. From artistic interpretations to historical snapshots frozen in time – these glimpses into "overground" transport unveil stories waiting to be discovered by those who dare venture beyond conventional boundaries.