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London by Tube: A History of Underground Station Names [Kindle Edition]

David Revill (Author)

4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

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Length: 289 pages (estimated)
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Product Description

If you’ve ever wanted to know where the Underground’s station names come from, then this is the book for you! London by Tube is an essential read for anyone curious about London and its historic Underground. The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the Tube network to reveal the history behind the names of all 268 stations. Packed full of lively stories about the colourful characters and remarkable events connected to the places that bear these names, the book delves deep into London’s rich history to recall tales of terrible fires, profligate playboys, ancient relics, devious criminals, squalid slums, lost rivers, grisly executions and unsolved mysteries.
This is a book for anyone who has ever taken a trip on the Tube – the perfect gift for visitors, commuters and Londoners alike. It is a Tube guide to the city’s past. So sit back and enjoy the ride and discover something new about London and its historic Underground.

Product details

Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 5023 KB
Print Length: 289 pages
Publisher: Fast Fish Publications (14 Sep 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language: English
ASIN: B005N9LYC6
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,677 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #2 in Kindle Store > Books > Nonfiction > Travel > Great Britain
- #6 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > United Kingdom > Regions > South & South East England > London, Greater London
- #7 in Books > Reference > Atlases & Maps > Cities A-Z > London

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! 1 Oct 2011

By F M Ryan

Format:Kindle Edition

I expected to dip in and out of this book but I found it so interesting that I
read it from cover to cover and I don't even live in London! As the blurb says,
this is a book for anyone who has ever taken a trip on the Tube. Have you ever
wondered about the origin of the Tube station The Elephant and Castle for
instance? The book has a perfect mix of history, name origins and anecdotes,
all at an amazing price. I can't wait for my next trip to London.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, things I never even knew about my home town! a must buy 3 Nov 2011

By Garry Bowles

Format:Kindle Edition

A great book jam-packed full of interesting stories about the Underground station names and the areas of London that share their names. I bought this book just before a long weekend sightseeing in London and I really enjoyed finding out so many fascinating things about London - I read it whilst travelling about on the Tube and it made the trip all the more interesting. I'd recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to London or anyone whose ever wanted to know the history behind the Underground's station names.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A little gem 8 Oct 2011

By Dr Brian O'Mahony

Format:Kindle Edition

This is a little gem of a book. It contains fascinating histories of the the tube stations on the London underground. I will definitely be taking it with me on my kindle for my next trip to London. It's great value and no visitor to London should be without it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars London by tube

My husband loved this book very much he said it was an excellent read, my daughter recommended it to him he was quiet for ages

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting at first

Begins by being an interesting and informative guide to every tube station but when read for any length of time the, style is very repetitive. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for visitors and Londoners alike

Initially I bought this book because it was on offer and visiting London in a few months. It is very addictive. Read more

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This is a super book on the London Underground, and a history of the station names. David has done an excellent job. Recommended read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating

Really interesting to find out how the places we travel through every day got their names. The book contains many stories associated with the place, so much more than the simple... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting read

This book was really interesting and easy to read. The book was full of interesting facts about the Underground and it was very descriptive.

Published 2 months ago by Doreen

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for an ex Londoner

I am enjoying reading about the staions and surrounding area. Cant wait to get to Turnpike Lane where I used to live.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Short, sharp and very interesting

This little book is a quickish read but held me from start to finish. Give a potted history of the Tube, including stations no longer in use. Read more

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After the initial promise of the opening chapters which gives a good overview + relevance to the Tube system & it's making (& in return, the tubes making of Londons suburban... Read more

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