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Since Victorian times, London's Underground has made an extraordinary contribution to the economy of the capital and has played a vital role in the daily life of generations of Londoners. This wide-ranging history of the Underground celebrates the vision and determination of the Victorian pioneers who conceived this revolutionary transport system. It records the scandals, disappointments and disasters that have punctuated the story and the careers of the gifted, dedicated, sometimes corrupt individuals who have shaped its history. It also offers an insight into the neglected, often unseen aspects of this subterranean system - the dense network of tunnels, shafts and chambers that have been created beneath the city streets.
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Stephen Halliday has once again written a book which combines original research with sharp insights and humour. In the words of Richard Morrison, in "The Times", (10th November 2001) "Halliday's detailed history, full of wit, anecdotes and fascinating social asides, is a superbly even-handed portrait of the transport of delight that has turned into the nightmare beneath our feet".
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Since Victorian times, London's Underground has made an extraordinary contribution to the economy of the capital and has played a vital role in the daily life of generations of Londoners. This wide-ranging history of the Underground celebrates the vision and determination of the Victorian pioneers who conceived this revolutionary transport system. It records the scandals, disappointments and disasters that have punctuated the story and the careers of the gifted, dedicated, sometimes corrupt individuals who have shaped its history. It also offers an insight into the neglected, often unseen aspects of this subterranean system - the dense network of tunnels, shafts and chambers that have been created beneath the city streets.
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Stephen Halliday has once again written a book which combines original research with sharp insights and humour. In the words of Richard Morrison, in "The Times", (10th November 2001) "Halliday's detailed history, full of wit, anecdotes and fascinating social asides, is a superbly even-handed portrait of the transport of delight that has turned into the nightmare beneath our feet".
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