The modern railway came into being in 1825, and soon people were traveling around the country like never before. Many of these travellers arrived in London, contributing to a traffic crisis in the capital. The solution was more railways, but this time underground.
This illustrated talk explores the early history of the Metropolitan Railway – the world’s first underground railway which opened in 1863.
Join the livestreamed talk via YouTube for free. The talk lasts for approximately 45 minutes and will feature images of archival records from the collections at The London Archives. This is followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Time: 12.30pm