Tube Collection (page 13)

Children watching a comet, advertisement for Warners Safe Yeast (chromolitho)
6032735 Children watching a comet, advertisement for Warners Safe Yeast (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children watching a comet)

New underground railway line from Charing Cross to Hampstead, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
5995809 New underground railway line from Charing Cross to Hampstead, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Speaking tube, c. 1870
Gentleman in his study using a speaking tube to communicate with another room. Date: C.1870

London Underground station booking hall, with automatic ticket machines at different prices. Date: circa 1930

Section of underground railway tunnel, City Line, London
Section of the underground railway tunnel on the City Line, London, between City and Elephant & Castle stations. Now part of the Northern Line

Interior of electric underground train, City Line, London
Interior of an electric underground train on the City Line, London. Now part of the Northern Line, the City Line originally ran from City (now Bank) to Stockwell, via Borough, Elephant & Castle

Map of underground and overground stations, South London
Map of underground and overground stations connecting the City to South London. The overground lines are the London & South Western Railway and the London Chatham & Dover Railway

Baker Street underground station, London
A train arrives at Baker Street underground station, London, on the Metropolitan Line: the high roof is needed because the first trains are pulled by steam locomotives. Date: 1881

Cartoons, The Guide to the Metropolitan Railway, London
Cartoons in Fun, 1866. The Guide to the Metropolitan Railway. A humorous commentary on the popularity of the new London underground railway, showing people travelling for business and pleasure

Gower Street Station, Metropolitan underground, London
Platform scene at Gower Street Station, one of the first stations on the Metropolitan underground, London. It was later renamed Euston Square Station. Date: circa 1860s

Double tunnel near Farringdon Street Station, London
Double tunnel near Farringdon Street Station, Metropolitan underground railway, London. Date: 1860s

Dignitaries on Metropolitan underground railway, London
Dignitaries taking a ride on the first train of the Metropolitan underground railway, London. Date: 1863

Cartoon, A Suggestion, London Underground escalator
Cartoon, A Suggestion, a comment on the escalator (moving staircase) at Earls Court Station on the London Underground. Showing people sliding down the parcel chute in the middle

Portland Road Underground Station, London
Portland Road (now Great Portland Street) Underground Station, London, with street view above and underground section below. It opened in 1863. Holy Trinity Church is directly behind it. Date: 1865

Notting Hill Gate Underground Station, street view. Date: 1900s

Shepherds Bush Underground Station, platform scene. Date: 1900s

Willesden Green Underground Station, street view. Date: 1906

Hammersmith Underground Station, street view. Date: circa 1905

South Kensington Underground Station, street view. Date: 1907

Underground station, Stockwell, South London, showing the street view, the lift, and the platform and carriages, with passengers. 1892

Thames Embankment Railway, construction 1870
Works on the Thames Embankment Railway, from Waterloo Bridge, looking westward. Date: January 1870

A Sohere suggestion for meeting increasing congestion
Illustration suggesting the need for specially constructed motor-ways to help ease increasing traffic congestion in 1924. The drawing accompanies an article by R. P

Photograph of a drawing of subway routes around Pershing Square by H
MNY380610 Photograph of a drawing of subway routes around Pershing Square by H. Bierdermann, 1919 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

wind blast
Christine von Diepenbroek

Construction of the Paris Metro, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
884614 Construction of the Paris Metro, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Parade of Plastics, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1940 (colour litho)
615354 Parade of Plastics, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1940 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Illustration showing the purity of Cadburys Cocoa (engraving)
668648 Illustration showing the purity of Cadburys Cocoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration showing the purity of Cadburys Cocoa)

Homeopathic medicine suitcase, 2nd half of 19th century
CHT163024 Homeopathic medicine suitcase, 2nd half of 19th century by French School, (19th century); Societe d Histoire de la Pharmacie, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry
BAL140620 Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry by Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier (1743-94) engraved by D.Lizars, 1796 (engraving) by French School

View of Kings Cross Underground Station, c. 1865 (colour litho)
IGM199567 View of Kings Cross Underground Station, c.1865 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Telford, Shropshire, UK; eIronbridge Gorge Museum; English

View of the entrance to the Hotel de Ville Metropolitain, 1899-1904 (photo)
XIR95883 View of the entrance to the Hotel de Ville Metropolitain, 1899-1904 (photo) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); Place de l Hotel de Ville, Paris, France; (add.info.: the Hotel de Ville)

Advert, John Marshall & Sons, Glasgow Tube Works
Advert for John Marshall & Sons, Glasgow Tube Works, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Entry to the Metro Porte Dauphine, designed by Hector Guimard (1867-1942) (photo)
CHT221656 Entry to the Metro Porte Dauphine, designed by Hector Guimard (1867-1942) (photo) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gold jewerlry including match box, cigarette
Gold jewerlry including match box, sovereign purse, bonbonniere, cigarette case, pencil and tube case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Gold mounted amber jewelry including cigarette tube, cigarette cutter, cigarette case and pocket knife. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Chinese distiller making Cho-Chou or brandy in a vat on a furnace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Tube flowered spine cactus, Echinocactus tubiflorus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1838

Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863 (engraving)
654304 Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863)

The telegrapher Bins, from the sunken Republic, forced to take refuge among the elephants of a circus... (colour litho)
2815199 The telegrapher Bins, from the sunken Republic, forced to take refuge among the elephants of a circus... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea (engraving)
2773596 The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pneumatic Despatch Companys Tube at Battersea)

The women in the Alcazar (colour litho)
2778499 The women in the Alcazar (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in the Alcazar)

Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho)
3627056 Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world)

Synthaprufe air raid shelters, WW2
Synthaprufe air raid shelters -- operating pedal-driven air filtration plant, 125 cubic feet per minute capacity for 50 persons (top), first stages of construction of a shelter (bottom). 1939

Adverts, John Marshall & Sons, James Wotherspoon & Sons
Adverts for John Marshall & Sons, Glasgow, and James Wotherspoon & Sons, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

A miraculous rescue in the wood mines of Castelnuovo (Arezzo) (colour litho)
2808984 A miraculous rescue in the wood mines of Castelnuovo (Arezzo) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial view of Kingsway, London (looking south), with the underground station on the left, and Bush House at the far end. Date: circa 1920s

Four adventurous Milanese boys, armed with lines and a candle, descended from a... (colour litho)
2783632 Four adventurous Milanese boys, armed with lines and a candle, descended from a... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen
Louis Paul Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen. Date: 1885

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"The Tube: A Journey through Time and Spaces" Step into the world of the iconic Underground Tube Train, where history meets modernity. From its inception in London to its influence around the globe, this caption explores various aspects associated with the word "tube. " Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Australia as you discover traditional hand-painted colourful didgeridoos. These musical tubes resonate with ancient traditions and bring a touch of Down Under to your senses. Travel back in time to witness actor Michael Caine's memorable journey on an underground train at Aldwych tube station during a film shoot. Experience the thrill of being part of cinematic history while traversing beneath bustling city streets. Marvel at the power and grace of Flying Scotsman, an LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco that once dominated railway tracks like a majestic metal tube hurtling through time. Delve into vintage aesthetics as you admire an English poster from 1910 promoting Hampstead Railway Non-Stop Services. This piece captures both nostalgia and innovation, showcasing how advertising has evolved alongside our beloved tube system. Witness daily life unfold at Euston station as a London Underground platform welcomes commuters boarding their trains—a snapshot capturing movement within these metallic tubes that connect millions each day. Discover hidden wonders beneath Sloane Square tube station as The River Westbourne flows silently through its tunnels—an unexpected encounter with nature amidst urban infrastructure. Celebrate companionship by meeting a domestic dog, specifically a Border Terrier adorned with a collar and identification tube—a reminder that even our furry friends rely on tubes for safety and security. Embark on an imaginary ride along Charing Cross to Hampstead—the scenic route offered by one section of London's extensive tube network. Picture yourself standing on platforms awaiting arrival or departure, feeling connected yet suspended between destinations. Finally, take respite at Gloucester Road tube station—its architecture blending seamlessly into London's landscape. Here lies another testament to human ingenuity, a hub where millions of stories intersect daily.