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London Underground (Amazing and Extraordinary Facts)

Which was the first underground line built? Where are the abandoned ‘˜ghost’™ stations on the network? Which underground station has the longest escalator?Find the answers to these and many other amazing and extraordinary aspects of the London Underground in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia. From grand and impractical visions, colourful characters and shady dealers, to political wranglings and financial disasters, there is something for every enthusiast to dip into.Written by Stephen Halliday, a historian specialising in British and industrial history.