Mind the gap

TUBED IN LONDON

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June 22nd 2008
The tube, AKA the underground, is London’s famous subway system which transports nearly 4.25 million passengers per day. It is the oldest operating subway system in the world. Although a tad bit antiquated, it is extremely efficient in transporting people around the capital city and outlying areas. Lynne and I arrived at London Heathrow on Friday and took the Piccadilly line on the tube ri ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Earls Court

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more