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In the "Twopenny Tube" - The Central London Railway, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt. In the "Twopenny Tube" - The Central London Railway, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
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In the "Twopenny Tube" - The Central London Railway, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt. In the "Twopenny Tube" - The Central London Railway, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
In the "Twopenny Tube" - The Central London Railway, c1900. Public transport. The CLR was a deep-level, underground tube railway which opened in London in 1900. The CLR's tunnels and stations form the central section of the London Underground's Central line. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]
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In the 'Twopenny Tube' - The Central London Railway, c1900" is a captivating engraving by A.E. Huitt that offers a glimpse into the early days of the London Underground. The Central London Railway (CLR), often referred to as the 'Twopenny Tube' due to its affordable fare of twopence, was a groundbreaking deep-level, underground railway that opened in London in 1900. This print, taken from Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX, published by Cassell and Company, Limited, showcases a crowded railway compartment filled with passengers of all ages and genders. The men, dressed in suits and hats, and the women, in their elegant Victorian attire, appear intrigued and excited as they travel through the tunnel, a testament to the novelty and allure of this new mode of transportation. The railway's tunnels and stations now form the central section of the London Underground's Central line. The intricate details of the train, its tracks, and the passengers' expressions make this engraving a fascinating window into the past, showcasing the early days of public transport in London. This image is a must-have for anyone interested in history, transportation, or the evolution of London's iconic underground railway system.
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