On January 10th, 1863 the Metropolitan Line (the section from Paddington to Farringdon) debuts. It’s the first underground railway system in the world. This London History Bulletin tells the tale. TRANSCRIPT London calling. London Walks connecting. London Walks here with your daily London fix. Story time. History time. Ok, this is the London History Bulletin […]
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