The team will return with Series 6 later this autumn. In this epic episode the team go behind the scenes of the Northern line at London Bridge to explore the original tunnels of the City and South London Railway. Chris, Siddy and Alex discover details behind the scenes of construction not seen before on their explorations of the line. In this one of a kind episode the Hangouts team visit South Stoke in Oxfordshire to follow up on a viewer's offer to learn more about bells after our episode on Whitechapel Youll get the chance to hear from designers from two high-profile design studios, Wallace Sewell and Camira Fabrics, as they discuss how these iconic designs are created and manufactured. Chris and Siddy visit Stockwell to explore the hidden layers of a station that's changed many times since it was first built in 1890. In this episode the team travel against the clock on a new Elizabeth line train with some of the design team Paul Marchant, Emma Sewell and Harriet Wallace. This station is familiar to anyone who has ever visited London but hides a secret history of two stations that became one. The Hangouts team return for a brand new season and revisit a fan favourite of Season 1 - Piccadilly Circus. They also talk to Transport for London's Commissioner Andy Byford, Chief Operating Officer Andy Lord and Crossrail CEO MArk Wild about what this moment means to them. Chris and Alex explore a rare disused feature of the station - a lever frame signal cabin. In the first episode, the team focus on the history of Aldwych station.You can write any questions you might have about the Underground in the comments below, and the team will try to answer them in future episodes. The Hangouts team head to the Swanage Railway in Dorset, for the opening show of Season 4. Are you ready for Season 4 of #HiddenLondon Hangouts? The team go up instead of down in this episode, and explore London's first skyscraper, 55 Broadway. With special guest appearance by Leon Daniels OBE, Chair of London Bus Museum. Along the way they meet fans and talk to TfL Commissioner Andy Byford, Crossrail CEO Mark Wild, MD of London Underground Andy Lord and MD of MTR Nigel Holness. Hidden London Hangouts. Along the way they reveal how many of the tunnels have been reused in the modern station, discover a disused floodgate and find the tunnels of the world's first deep tube railway from 1890. The team return to Knightsbridge station to see the original tiles being removed and to witness the attempt to remove two maker's tiles intact. Find out all the secrets of York Road and join in the celebrations! In this episode the team give Alex the Christmas present he's always wanted - a visit to the disused areas of Angel station. The team head to the edge of Soho to explore the stunning new Elizabeth line station at Tottenham Court Road. Be the first to know about all the latest Hidden London news and get 24 hours priority booking when new Hidden London tickets go on sale by signing up to ourenewsletter! The team share their favourite parts of the exhibition and give a sneaky preview of what lies ahead in Season 3 of the Hidden London Hangouts. All aboard as the Hidden London Hangouts team head to Hyde Park Corner station. Let the team transport you to the really hidden part of Charing Cross stationTrafalgar Square. By becoming a Hidden London Patreon, you will get exclusive behind the scenes access to the awesome foursome and what really goes on behind the scenes to make Hidden London Hangouts work week in, weekout. In this episode, the team take you behind closed doors to see how this Victorian station, first opened in 1876, has been transformed to become an interchange for the new Elizabeth line. Each week, join Chris Nix, Siddy Holloway and Laura Hilton-Brown from the Museum's Hidden London team and host Alex Grundon as they explore the secret and mysterious spaces of London's transport system. In this episode, the team head to a classic Leslie Green station that was refurbished in the 1990s before becoming the icon of the Radio 4 panel game - I'm sorry I haven't got a clue. Hidden London Hangouts and Virtual Tours have been shortlisted for Best Use of Digital UK in the Museums and Heritageawards! The Hangouts team head to the Swanage Railway in Dorset, for the opening show of Season 4. Hidden London Secrets of the London Underground is inspired by our Hidden London programme, which explores 'forgotten' parts of the Tube network and goes behind the scenes at some of London's busiest stations through exclusive tours. The team return to Bank/ Monument station to see the new southbound Northern line platforms just days before they open to passengers. We explore the remains of the Cold War era bunker conversion and the bare bones of what was set to be a classic Lesley Green styled station. Just make sure you keep this insiderinfo to yourself, all right? Chris and Laura explore the delights of the 131/2 mile miniature marvel and share their postcards with Siddy and Alex. Exploreforgotten parts of the Tube network and go behind the scenes at some of Londons busiest stations with our exclusive Hidden Londontours. They discover gardens, beautiful original tiles and forgotten posters and explore passageways once intended for a deep-level express District line. Along the way they reveal how many of the tunnels have been reused in the modern station, discover a disused floodgate and find the tunnels of the world's first deep tube railway from 1890. Meanwhile Siddy and Laura receive the Tiqets Best Global Hidden Gem award for London Transport Museum's Hidden London programme.Book your Hidden London tour: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/hidden-london?utm_source=youtube\u0026utm_medium=hangoutsBecome a Hidden London Patreon member to access exclusive extra digital content and live events with the team: https://www.patreon.com/HiddenLondon?utm_source=youtube\u0026utm_medium=social\u0026utm_campaign=hangoutsFollow the Museum and the team on Instagram:@ltmuseum@alexgrundon@siddyholloway@ciphernorthsix@hiddenlondonlau Part two will explore the changes being made to reuse the oldest part of the station to give step free access to the site. In this special episode, the team share footage of the Bank Capacity Upgrade Project and discuss the incredible work to modernise this complex station, set to reopen in mid-May 2022. Think again! The episode was recorded live on 30 January 2022 with some of our Patreon members, two weeks after the Northern line closure at Bank. In this bumper episode the team explore a station with many names and faces built in the river Thames. Alex and Chris explore an Underground station closed to the public, West Ashfield, as they take you inside London Underground's training facility at Ashfield House. The team visit the village of Imber to discover the unlikely location for an incredible London bus service that happens once a year to raise funds for charity. London Transport Museum's Hidden London Hangouts, on Saturday, 4 April 2020, premiered on YouTube with an episode revolving around Aldwych. In this episode the team go behind the doors of Farringdon station for the first of a series of exclusive trips to the beautiful new Elizabeth line stations whilst they are being completed and tested. The weirdest, oldest and most magical bits, Feats, facts and secrets for those who love a good bit of gossip, This lot give the term we aim to please a whole new meaning, , which means theyre usually busy. Island line cab view: Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin, Taking the last Class 484 to the Island Line, Bank Project Update and King William Street, Elizabeth line: Bond Street, The Ultimate Preview, Elizabeth line: West to East Driver's Eye Exclusive, Elizabeth line: Driver's Cab from Gidea Park to Liverpool Street, Secrets of Clapham South deep-level shelter, Exploring South Kentish Town Disused Tube Station, Elephant & Castle, the Two-Halved Tube Station, Unlocking Baker Street, the 160-year-old Underground Station, Warren Street, the Station with Many Names and Faces, The Hidden Gallery at Marble Arch Station, Mornington Crescent: The Antedote to Panel Stations, Goodge Street: Shopping, stairs and surprises. The team visit the village of Imber to discover the unlikely location for an incredible London bus service that happens once a year to raise funds for charity. In this episode, Alex Siddy and Chris explore the two halves of Elephant & Castle tube station to uncover the secret disused spaces that lie behind closed doors. 2023 London Transport Museum, all rights reserved. In this episode the team get into the festive mood with a look at Christmas at London Transport Museum and other European transport museums. We take you behind the scenes of the tour to reveal fascinating places too difficult to normally visit using 3D scans, Chris explains his role as custodian of the site and we meet Martin, the Conservation Engineer who has restored many of the original systems from the Second World War.Book a Hidden London tour of Clapham South: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/hidden-london/clapham-southBecome a Hidden London Patreon member to access exclusive extra digital content and live events with the team: https://www.patreon.com/HiddenLondon?utm_source=youtube\u0026utm_medium=social\u0026utm_campaign=hangoutsFollow the Museum and the team on Instagram:@ltmuseum@alexgrundon@siddyholloway@ciphernorthsix@hiddenlondonlau They take a ride on the new trains, meet fans of the show, and transport historian and co-presenter of Secrets of the London Underground Tim Dunn. Enid Marx was an influential artist and designer whose work included textile design, printmaking, book illustration and even postage stamps. Hear about some of the extraordinary stories of those who sheltered here from the Second World War onwards, including Caribbean migrants arriving on the Empire Windrush. In this episode, the team are joined by Museum Director Sam Mullins to explore the Elizabeth line on its opening day (24 May 2022). Charing Cross: Access All Areas Multiple dates from Wednesday 5 July 2023 to Sunday 13 August 2023 Discover the disused spaces of Charing Cross Underground station, walk under Trafalgar Square and see the London Underground in a different light. Join the team as they explore the hidden, disused and secret gems of Kennington station and ride the Kennington loop. Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when youre feeling flush). Login to create it. Plus a musical cameo from the fabulous The Puppini Sisters! In this episode, the Hangouts team go in to bat at Oval, exploring behind the scenes of the original City and South London Railway station. Synopsis : In series 1, the team focus on the different sites in the Hidden London tour programme, sharing historical titbits that are revealed on the tours as well as the behind the scenes processes they go through to make the tours such as success. Situated on the south coast and known as "Kent's Mainline in Miniature", this epic 15 inch gauge railway is well worth a visit. We already have this email. In series 1, the team focus on the different sites in the Hidden London tour programme, sharing historical . Imagine going behind the scenes at some of Londons busiest stations, as expert guides reveal the extraordinary infrastructure and feats of engineering usually hidden away below your feet. Click here to login or here to sign up. Special guest Laura Mullins, the Museum's Head of Trading, shows off some of the beautiful things in our Shop this year, and Chris and Siddy give an update on King William Street and Bank after their recent visit. Youll learn about the people who shaped Londons transport network, as our knowledgeable guides use research from London Transport Museums collection to share incrediblestories. Thanks for subscribing! This secret London hidden gem is only revealed a few days before and word is that June is Havana-themed. The team explore the Underground stations modelled in LEGO recently exhibited at London Transport Museum's Depot at Acton Town. Find out about our Annual Pass options to visit the Museum. In this special Christmas episode the Team travel to Kentish Town to discover a wealth of hidden passages, original design features and the origin of Alex's love for the Tube. Special guest Keith Valla, Driver Team Manager for the Elizabeth line joins Chris, Laura and Alex in the studio as we share cab footage shot on the Elizabeth line between Gidea Park and Liverpool Street earlier this summer. Planned to be a bustling. The team travel to the Isle of Wight to see the latest trains to carry on the tradition of London Underground rolling stocking being upgraded to serve the Island line. They take a ride on the new trains, meet fans of the show, and transport historian and co-presenter of Secrets of the London Underground Tim Dunn. Hidden London Hangouts fan Annesley Abercorn invites the team to drive his Routemaster RM357. Planned to be a bustling interchange as part of the Northern Heights project, parts of this station now lie deserted in a secluded vale. We hear also the Whitechapel Road ringing method, from the artwork at Whitechapel station, played specially for this episode by the bell ringers of nearby St Thomas of Canterbury church, Goring. Situated on the south coast and known as "Kent's Mainline in Miniature", this epic 15 inch gauge railway is well worth a visit. In this episode, Chris, Laura, Siddy and Alex recount their favourite moments over the past 10 weeks, from reaching the top of 55 Broadway, London's first skyscraper to venturing into the maze of tunnels at Moorgate. Discover one of the best examples of original Central line design features behind the scenes of Shepherd's Bush station. The Routemaster is arguably the most recognisable London icon. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. 1 / 3. The team explore the bell tower and are taught to handle a bell in a single afternoon. With aerial drone footage courtesy of Railflicks. In this special episode the Hangouts team take part in the Trial Operations of the Elizabeth line. Read more about her work for London Transport. They also take a lesson in signalling with model trains in the Signalling School and get aboard the cab of an S stock train simulator. Featuring photos, diagrams and posters from the Museum's collection. We take you behind the scenes of the tour to reveal fascinating places too difficult to normally visit using 3D scans, Chris explains his role as custodian of the site and we meet Martin, the Conservation Engineer who has restored many of the original systems from the Second World War. Moorgate Station is one of the earliest Underground stations, and this tour reveals not only a portal into the City, but also a complete Greathead shield from 1904, the only one of its kind on the London Underground Network. Hidden London Hangouts fan Annesley Abercorn invites the team to drive his Routemaster RM357. Please note group tours cannot be booked on the ltmuseum.co.ukwebsite. Down Street: Churchill's secret station London Transport Museum Limited (LTML) is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. Along the way they meet fans and talk to TfL Commissioner Andy Byford, Crossrail CEO Mark Wild, MD of London Underground Andy Lord and MD of MTR Nigel Holness. Read more about her work for London Transport. Discover one of the best examples of original Central line design features behind the scenes of Shepherd's Bush station. They share their favourite art and discover that gorgeous artwork is just the first step of making a classic transport poster. Spend a day losing yourself in hidden gardens, having a drink in a disguised bar and revisiting forgotten locations. Here are a few shots of the trains passing through. Chris, Siddy and Alex discover details behind the scenes of construction not seen before on their explorations of the line. The team revisit Charing Cross station to share some of the disused spaces that can be seen on our Hidden London tour. They visit Abbey Wood and Custom House and make a special purchase at Paddington. The team are joined in the studio by the Museum's Head of Retail, Laura Mullins, to talk about what they want for Christmas from the Museum shop! The team head to the edge of Soho to explore the stunning new Elizabeth line station at Tottenham Court Road. This week the team are on holiday, but Chris and Alex invite you to join them by the sea to discover a train that served London and has now retired to Swanage Railway. The team explore the secrets of the Museum Depot's fabulous art store. The team go behind the gates of the new Elizabeth line station at Canary Wharf, only hours after the official handover, and explore the brand new station as TfL staff take over its running. I've never seen so many trains-- multiple trains per hour. In this epic episode the team go behind the scenes of the Northern line at London Bridge to explore the original tunnels of the City and South London Railway. Find the information you need to plan and book your visit to London Transport Museum in Covent Garden or the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, west London. Explore the stations history and find out how it came to be used as a filming location for popular TV shows and blockbuster films, among other things. Everyone knows about Londons iconic attractions, major museums and world-class restaurants, which means theyre usually busy. Londons timeless lettering the Johnston typeface was created over a century ago for London Underground by Edward Johnston and since its introduction it has come to represent not just transport but the idea of London itself. Join our brand new Hidden London Hangouts to discover the secrets of the Underground with the Museum's Assistant Director Chris Nix, Laura Hilton Brown and Siddy Holloway from the Hidden London team and self confessed Tube geek Alex Grundon. This is what through running Elizabeth line trains will be doing from November 2022. The team is feeling festive in this episode of Hangouts, all about the lesser-known disused platforms at Holborn station with lots of pictures, archival photos and exclusive footage. The Hangouts team return for a new series with a visit to one of the oldest stations on the Underground, to discover a wealth of disused and reused hidden spaces. In this episode our expert team takes you behind the scenes at Charing Cross station. Chris and Alex are the guests of Emma Knowles, driver of the first train on the opening day of the Elizabeth line (24 May 2022) on a journey from Abbey Wood to Liverpool Street to Shenfield. Follow the team on location to discover the secrets of Marylebone station. In this episode our expert team takes you behind the scenes at Clapham South deep-level shelter. Ready to head into the wilderness? Join the team for a holiday trip to the seaside as they visit the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. The team (minus Siddy) visit City Road, between Angel and Old Street, which had a very short life as a working station but has served the community in different ways throughout the years. Join the team as they take Alex on location for his first chance to take a deeper look behind the scenes in the Heart of London. In this episode the team give Alex the Christmas present he's always wanted - a visit to the disused areas of Angel station. Taken at Cosnino Road. What's the story behind the mosaic tunnel at Green Park station? The Hangouts team get their torches out to visit Mark Lane, a lost station on the District line that had many names in its life. In this episode the team follow the journey of the last 484 unit to the Island Line on the Isle of Wight. Explore one of the most iconic stations on the Underground and see the marvels of the Grade II listed building in person. In this episode, the Hangouts team go in to bat at Oval, exploring behind the scenes of the original City and South London Railway station. Join Chris, Siddy and Alex as they discover a maze of spaces from the original Victorian passageways and lift shafts and find out what they are used for today. The building's use changed when escalators replaced the lifts in May 1932 and it is now one of the few stations which has no associated buildings above ground. Find the information you need to plan and book your visit to London Transport Museum in Covent Garden or the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, west London. The London Transport Museum's Hidden London team turn their attention to Euston station in episode 6. Join the team for a holiday trip to the seaside as they visit the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. The team explore the hidden and disused spaces of Leicester Square station, and discover original tiles and ingeniously reused lift shafts. Experience the Railway Executive Committees bomb-proof headquarters during World War II, the warren of tunnels where Churchill sheltered. 4x08 London Bridge Pt. I had never seen this many locomotives on a single train before. The Hangouts team return for a brand new season and revisit a fan favourite of Season 1 - Piccadilly Circus. Join us and the Making of Black Britain to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the British Nationality Act, with talks and activities reflecting on its effects on our city and transport system, and oral histories from people from Londons past and present. To book a group tour and arrange a date and time please email [emailprotected] or call 0343 2225000. Do you remember how Hidden London Hangouts began?. In this episode, the team are given special night access to Finsbury Park to track walk the disused tunnels of the Great Northern and City line; and to discover the ingenious ways in which they were used to upgrade the Piccadilly line during the construction of the Victoria line. Admire the station's influential architecture and discover its cavernous construction tunnel. With aerial drone footage courtesy of Railflicks. They visit Abbey Wood and Custom House and make a special purchase at Paddington. The team return to Knightsbridge station to see the original tiles being removed and to witness the attempt to remove two maker's tiles intact. This week the team give you a eye witness guide to the tiles adorning Tube stations across London. Join us for privileged access, courtesy of South Western Trains, aboard the beautiful new class 484 trains (converted from D78 stock) ahead of them entering service. In this episode the team revisit Metroland to discover how a new station transformed a small village in Middlesex into a commuter and leisure destination. Enjoy this special view of the journey from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin. These historic tiles will soon be available for sale in the Museum's online shop. The team open the doors to the Museum's own disused site, Clapham South deep-level shelter, part of our popular Hidden London tours programme. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. If you are a fan of our Hidden London tour programme and want to learn a little bit more about the ghost stations and other little-known pieces of transport trivia, check out our Hidden London Hangouts series onYouTube.
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