The Little Book of the London Underground

Did you know?

• In 1884 the Circle Line opened and was described in The Times as ‘a form of mild torture which no person would undergo if he could conveniently help it.’

• According to one psychologist, Tube commuters can experience greater levels of stress than a police officer facing a rioting mob or even a fighter pilot going into a dogfight.

• Underground trains have only twice been used to transport deceased people in coffins: William Gladstone and Dr Barnardo.

• Some of the most bizarre items...