I need a little booklet version of these videos for when I'm on the tube.

@matthewdunderdale8685

5 жыл бұрын

there is now a book version... if you don't already have it, search for "tube station trivia"

@bubblyizzy7723

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Dunderdale ty person :)

@MattCamelly

4 жыл бұрын

I got it for Christmas 2019

@MikeWillSee

4 жыл бұрын

Geoff and Vicki have recently written one 😉

@willingshelf

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattCamelly I got it for summer 2019

The bit about Sloane Square being under the underground Westbourne River is a great bit of trivia.

@AlisonBryen

7 жыл бұрын

watson956 I knew about that already because I'm a river nerd...It's an amazing Iittle fact! I love reading about the lost rivers of London!

2:25 jesus that timing!

@MarioJPav

8 жыл бұрын

years of commuting and training

@KasabianFan44

7 жыл бұрын

Apparently he timed it right on the first take as well!

@yusufkassim8236

7 жыл бұрын

Charlie Pitcher I

@buksi6342

6 жыл бұрын

Charlie Pitcher It was not perfect, it was a Circle Line train.

@thetntminecart1399

6 жыл бұрын

Vilho& Jimi that was a metropolitan line train

I had to laugh at the bit about the underground being over the overground etc. It reminds me of my confusion re: why do we drive in parkways while we park in driveways. LOL

@curiousitykilledthecat9933

5 жыл бұрын

We don’t really say either parkway or driveway in the UK though

@neobe195

4 жыл бұрын

CuriousityKilledTheCat but we call them a drive.

@Gambit771

4 жыл бұрын

What is a parkway?

@joeymandrews

3 жыл бұрын

@@curiousitykilledthecat9933 I still hear driveway being used alot... even though I don't have a driveway. But I still hear it being used. And as for parkway, there are 22 train stations in the UK which have the word "Parkway" in their name. Some of the more known Parkway stations include Luton Airport, Didcot, Bristol, Southampton Airport, East Midlands, Liverpool South, Port Talbot. So, Parkway and Driveway are very much used in the UK... even if we do park on a driveway and drive on a parkway 😂🤣

@AirportPlaneSpotting

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeymandrews I have a Driveway

I'm from the US, and am currently visiting London for the week. Where I'm from, there is no subway/tube/train and so I was very intrigued by the whole system of how the tube works. This video was especially fun to watch, and I'll have to point these things out to my family in the coming days when we travel on the district line!

I've just realised Geoff is wearing a T-shirt in each line's colour. :-)

@manlykabz9951

7 жыл бұрын

Thisisace 🤦🏾‍♂️

@JackJackProductions

6 жыл бұрын

Thisisace 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♀️

@carolinabernales7087

4 жыл бұрын

😐

@blue9multimediagroup

4 жыл бұрын

That's the point He does that in every video

@Thisisace

4 жыл бұрын

@Jayden Toure Well, I did post this 6 years ago! :-)

Totally fascinating. In 2005-6 I photographed every single station on the tube, including Shoreditch when it was still operational. I had over 3000 photos of platforms, facades, trains... everything. Then, one day my son dropped my external hard drive on which they were all stored and I lost the lot! Seeing your video makes me want to re-do the project. I learnt quite a bit from watching this video, and am now off to watch the others you have. Thanks!

@jaxw2628

5 жыл бұрын

Do you still have it? There is some companies that can restore hard drives.

@dsrnotverycashmoney1796

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaxw2628 often it is only the reader on the HDD that is broken so often the data can be restored

@43dl3ntil

Жыл бұрын

Should've used Dropbox

@peeper2070

11 ай бұрын

@@43dl3ntilik this is probably a joke but that stuff wasn’t common knowledge OR didn’t even exist at all back then

@daroldcarold3443

10 ай бұрын

Should’ve used specsavers

Classical music to deter loitering.....LOL Gotta love British people

@innsj6369

7 жыл бұрын

Only a select few of us are like this. Most of us just listen to American pop music. (I'm not of that majority)

@patrickahearne8770

7 жыл бұрын

They play it at Upminster Bridge station. It's excellent.

@user-do2rj4sf8j

6 жыл бұрын

What can you expect from newham

@ovaltineforlife4778

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-do2rj4sf8j Upminster Bridge is in Havering.

@user-do2rj4sf8j

5 жыл бұрын

OvaltineForLife oh

The Swastika is a design from the ancient Greeks and was commonly used on classical buildings and around the capitals on Corinthian columns. It has vertical and horizontal lines, the Nazis twisted it 45 degrees and used it as their party symbol.

@ramg658

2 жыл бұрын

really? sir google swastika u will found india

@abzinhoo

Жыл бұрын

Sikhism?

@markshaw270

Жыл бұрын

Also in China

The Metropolitan Line is the only Underground Line not to connect with the District Line. That's why he said its the closet the Metropolitan Line comes to the District Line

@KasabianFan44

7 жыл бұрын

Even better: with the exclusion of the Waterloo & City line, the Metropolitan and District lines are the only pair of lines that don't connect with each other - all other lines connect with the other 9 lines somewhere...

@ianmoseley9910

6 жыл бұрын

KasabianFan44 Since the split of the Met from H&C

@theotrain745official

5 жыл бұрын

It does it goes pass Aldgate and Aldgate is the starter point off metropolitan line

@ovaltineforlife4778

5 жыл бұрын

@@theotrain745official No it doesn't. What do you think 'connect' means?

@theotrain745official

5 жыл бұрын

OvaltineForLife 2:15

1:10 The one on the Central line is Stratford.

The classical music wouldn't bother me. That would encourage me to stay. :-)

@1monthgamer308

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yee boi

@andymadden8183

5 жыл бұрын

People who say things like "Oh yee boi" (sic) do not seem to me like the kind of people who appreciate classical music.

@ovaltineforlife4778

5 жыл бұрын

@@andymadden8183 reddit.com/r/gatekeeping

@Dekeullan

5 жыл бұрын

@@andymadden8183 welcome back to another episode of « classical is just a genre of music so just let people enjoy what they want to and stop gatekeeping »

I live in the US why am I watching so many of these?

@qdog568

7 жыл бұрын

I'm from the US too. I have a fascinating with the London Underground. Interesting stuff.

@user-sz6wq4xi5f

7 жыл бұрын

Justin Noker I live in Scotland in Glasgow (ps in Gaelic Glasgow is pronounced glas hu )

@airplaneplustrainguy8143

7 жыл бұрын

Me too I am from Manila I Love this channel

@charlezplayz5325

7 жыл бұрын

airplane guy Filpino ako din, but I live in London.

@Outfrost

7 жыл бұрын

I live in Poland. I've recently watched lots of these kind of videos, they're incredibly fascinating :) Not many things come close to the thrill of finding and marvelling at the remnants of the past and other various obscure or not immediately obvious things, hidden in the middle of a jungle of the obvious and mundane or the quiet and forgotten :)

What many people have forgotten: The District line used to go out all the way to Southend on Sea. The Metropolitan line used to stretch out to Oxfordshire, much of the Chiltern railways lines were Metropolitan lines.

@kayeecindyleung5606

9 жыл бұрын

Yes

@thephoenix3155

7 жыл бұрын

FireHawk Gaming In the other direction it used to go all the way to Windsor (now Windsor and Eton Central) now GWR

@thegourdkingpumpkin6666

7 жыл бұрын

Windsor isn't the far out side of London its just out side the m25 about 7-8 miles from Heathrow about the same distance from harrow to Waterford so "going all the way to Windsor" is a bit of an over statement, although south west London is quite neglected when it comes to the tube.

@mavizs

6 жыл бұрын

The District never went to Southend but it went to South Acton, Hounslow West and Windsor And the Metropolitan went to Brill and Verne Junction

@steved8193

6 жыл бұрын

The District Line did go to Southend and Shoeburyness, it was a seasonal non-stop service, not a permanent route.

I don't know if it's still there because I haven't been to Earl's Court for a while, but something I really like about Earl's Court on the District Line is that there were old light boxes on the two sets of platforms, which were still functional last time I went. An arrow would light up on the box next to a terminus or significant station name, pointing to the platform at which the next train would arrive at going to that station. I'm surprised it wasn't shown in the video and I kind of wish it was...

@branman312

8 жыл бұрын

+Don'tLookOrItTakesYou O.O Yes, those are still there!

@toastoneggs7356

5 жыл бұрын

Still there now too!

@caro4281

3 жыл бұрын

Still there!

I love these videos! I've only started using the underground recently, but these are so interesting. Especially considering I use most of these lines a few times a week! Brilliant videos, Geoff.

As a train aficionado myself, I salut you on your passion for the London Tube! Amazing facts that makes me want to visit London :)

Brilliant Geoff, you continue to amaze me with your presentation and knowledge.

Lovely to watch the video while in isolation. Thank you, Geoff

I just realised I'm staying right next to the fake house on Leinster gardens!

@AwesomeX04ThePro

7 жыл бұрын

now I know where you live

@rueldeguzman4594

7 жыл бұрын

TheAngryPhioneEggs

@alexapeagyei7865

7 жыл бұрын

TheAngryPhioneEggs

@bobblue_west

7 жыл бұрын

Great address as a convenience mail drop. Put a box a the door, "Postman: Leave letters here."

@ejoy81300

6 жыл бұрын

Feeding rabbit

Whenever I'm in London, Earl's Court is my base. From now on, I'll be keeping a lookout for Geoff Marshall. Coming from a place where trains of any sort don't exist, the London Underground is a truly fascinating and integral part of my holiday, as much as all the sites and activities London is famous for.

Not strictly speaking the Underground, but the doors on the DLR at Canary Wharf also open on both sides.

Some amazing facts and sights from the District Line. A very enjoyable video.

3:17 I have seen that view of Sloane Square before. I went looking at a flat share near there back in the early nineties and I walked along Bourne Street. It was pretty cool to see just how narrow the station actually seems from up there.

To me "Upminster" sounds like something a drill sergeant would shout "UP! MIN! STAH!"

Brilliant! Thank you, Geoff.

Geoff, these "Secrets" presentations are really good. Fascinating stuff. Ten out of ten mate.

I loved this channel!!😀 And it really helps when I get stuck ecpeciaily when I get stuck at Kings Cross!

These little videos are very interesting. Im not a Londoner- im from Sunderland, but next time im in the capital i'll be sure to check out some of this. Cheers!

Brilliant video(s) !! Can't wait to come to London at the end of the month and check out some of these interesting facts and secrets with my own eyes. :)

Wow, I'm so jealous of those who live in London. What a marvelous city full of places to explore and look at. Wish I could be living in London!

@omeireles1706

4 жыл бұрын

In terms of the UK London is a great place, i love living and working here but don't be jealous lol, every place in the world has its unique beauties and characteristics, and its downsides too, appreciate wherever you live 👍🏾

@SMARTBoardSBMInchInteractiveWh

4 жыл бұрын

Omor A for me it’s hard to appreciate my city because it snows half the year haha

Each time I see it, I love it!!!!

1:07 when I was at Stratford, the central line there are two sides of the door opening and closing

Great series, I really enjoyed watching it. Great timing in 02:30. I wonder how many takes were for this one to capture the right moment

@Londonistvids

9 жыл бұрын

+sqrt9 We can confirm that Geoff did it just the once! He knows the timing at which point it passes by ...

It was so amazing! Thanks!

When I was in London earlier this year, they did play classical music through the PA to deter loitering. It was at Ravenscourt Park if I remember correctly. They might've thought I was loitering because I was standing on the Piccadilly line platform, where of course the trains pass without stopping.

Very interesting. Good video, thanks.

These videos are awesome. Hope you're going to do other lines soon.

excellent video. I enjoyed that as a born Londoner now living in Midlands

Thank you for information about access from platform at Sloane Square, for me is very important. I like your films, very interesting and lively.

I see a good one today that isn't on you list at Putney Bridge station on the westbound platform there's an old ww2 pill box

Very good that this was made whilst the line was still operating D78 stock, the best trains ever. Also they were changed prematurely - in Munich we still have our stock from 1972.

All hail the TARDIS! I loved riding the Tube when I was in London. I miss England.

Good old D Stock ... 1980-2017 ... you were and are still loved by many tube fans

Superb stuff!!

I'm watching this in 2022 so the new trains are out... It's kinda nostalgic to watch the old trains in this video :)

These are great! Love the Underground :D

Fabulous, thanks for these vids

This is my favorite subsurface line of the London Underground.

I hope you realise how good these are!! Please please make more!! You're so professional!! :-)

that was my main line for five glorious weeks! *sobs with nostalgia*

Great show geoff.

I love the district line now it has S7 stock. I love these videos too!

Good vid. Love that ending.

1:06 the woman also changed platforms via the train, a very neat thing

This video was hilarious, yet so fascinating

2:24 - For a short time (maybe in the 90s) I remember that Metropolitan Line trains ran from Barking to Amersham / Chesham / Watford.

Love the series

This guy.... He wastes his time the best way possible. I really love this channel and the Tube.

Lovely tour of the minute of the tube for me, in Melbourne, Australia!

The fake house was also used on the BBC series of Sherlock, I immediately remembered it. Very cool

Nice video. Visited The Tardis at Earl's Court in 2013.

It is always worth checking out the displays which can be seen across the line from the Eastbourne platform of Gloucester Road. The recent display was specially commissioned and featured huge 3D eggs and fried eggs. The current display features photos and historical information.

Fun facts! Thank you

The District Line is tops for cool trackwork layout IMHO. Got a cab ride through there many moons ago!

Love the ending!

Swastikas used to be a good luck symbol

@hairyairey

6 жыл бұрын

Yes the floor of Amiens Cathedral has even more. Nowadays people associate it with Germany's "National Socialist" Party.

@paris293

5 жыл бұрын

Isn’t a swastika titled? The one here looks like the Buddhist sign for peace

@MrBannystar

5 жыл бұрын

@@paris293 Yeah you're right. I saw a lot of them on temples when I lived in South Korea.

I'm not from or live in London, but always travelled on the District Line when I visited. Never made it to Upminster tho. Hoping to be back in London soon. I would catch the District trains from Aldgate East if was up for a walk or from Tower Hill via the DLR.

Brilliant!

the TARDIS! love your videos.

I LOVE the DL (District Line). It takes me home and it’s cool

The D-Stock trains are awesome!

Lovely series! I always loved EC-Station, so this was a happy ending! :) Well done! PS: I prefer St. James'

Nice video mate!!

Great video.

Very informative!

London, Tilbury and Southend Railway symbol (LTSR) can still be seen in the ironwork of stations towards Barking.

Dat TARDIS ending doe 😂

I hope all these videos help me when i travel to the uk next year. Big difference from NYC subways to the London ones, stations look more upkept.

Love the Doctor Who reference! I think around that time they were probably filming series 8 in London.

At Barking, I remember when overground trains used to terminate there but they went on a bit further now to Barking Riverside..

When The Overground was the Silverlink they also used to run from what is now a DLR platform at Stratford underneath the Central line.

Iam going to miss the D78 stock trains :(

@spennyb8466

7 жыл бұрын

I will not

@tubetycoon5657

7 жыл бұрын

Spenny B me neither

@initialbreez

7 жыл бұрын

Nedim Mehmedovic I'm gonna miss the old Circle Line C Stock. Such beauties!

@theplayer57saywhat.65

6 жыл бұрын

Sean Lecca @ I’m not gonna miss em there so old I hate em now

@Sean-D78

6 жыл бұрын

Thats like saying your grandma is so old that you hate her.

Also at Stepney Green station, if you're going Eastbound, you can see one of the old signs (the ones that don't show estimated time arrival) that is still in use to this very day.

@NobinAhmed

9 жыл бұрын

My local stations r Stepney Green and Bethnal Green.

@frostycreeper1055

9 жыл бұрын

+Nobin Ahmed Is your favourite colour Green also?

My favourite tube stations are Clapham Common and Clapham North, because the have the original middle island platforms still in use and Aldwich , because I was one of the last to use that station before it closed in 1994 due to cost of replacing the lifts for escalators and passenger numbers. As for my favourite tube trains they would be the 1938 stock and 1959 stock and 1967 stock tube trains.

Very factual and interesting

Some cool facts Geoff

@spikemarsden

7 жыл бұрын

Himanshu Jadav here's one - His nearest station is Brixton

I love the D Stock traction motor sounds.

I have been past there when I went from Wimbledon to Southend!

It's nice to see the old Dstocks again

4:47 Dr. Who reference

I’ve visited 24 Leinster Gardens, it’s very strange.A local or tourist just wouldn’t notice that it is in fact fake! Great video, I’ve watched it about ten times.

There are two other places where the overground passes under the underground, both on the Metropolitan and Watford DC lines. One just north of South Kenton and the other between Baker Street and Finchley Road.

great thanks.

I'm going to miss the D Stock. :(

I went to Ear's Court to stay at a friend's when I flew into Heathrow. He nicknamed it "Girl's Court".

Kew gardens is the only station with a pub connected to it. It use to be the water stop for the steam trains

Very nice

Thank you! could you do one on the central line?

I remember Barking station! I used to live close to Barking station!