150 years of the Underground

Google Doodle London Underground
Google Doodle of the London Underground

Today’s Google doodle celebrates the Tube’s 150th birthday. The first journey on the London underground railway took place 150 years ago today, in 1863, making it the world’s oldest metro and one of only a handful dating back to the 19th century.

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  1. […] is famous for its tube network and many visitors are still planning their route using a faithful tube map. For many tourists, a bus journey could be preferable – but I am yet to meet someone who […]

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