THE STORY OF THE LONDON UNDERGROUND

Approx. 60 minutes
Order# TCV808
UPC# 820337808076
SRP $14.95

The world's first underground railway opened in 1863 to help solve London's traffic problems. By 1907 electricity had superseded steam, deep tunneling had created the 'tube' and the main network was established. This video charts the early achievements, the expansion which created London's suburbs in the 1920's and 30's, it's distinctive graphic design and architecture, the impact of the two wars and developments up to the present - carrying over 2.5 million passengers daily. Experts, archive film and graphics combine to tell the unique story of the London Underground. Made in collaboration with the London Transport Museum.