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The first line of what was to become a major underground railway, with 272 stations, opened on 10 January 1863. London Transport, created by Act of Parliament, commenced operations on 1 July 1933. John Glover extensively photographed the London Underground in the last three decades of the twentieth century, documenting a fascinating period during its history. This book brings the best together including the opening of the Victoria line (1968–72), the extension of the Piccadilly line to Heathrow Central (1977) and Terminal (4), the establishment of the Jubilee line to Charing Cross and its separation from the Bakerloo (1979), the opening of the London Transport Museum at Covent Carden (1980), the closure of Blake Hall station, Central line (1981), the withdrawal of Bakerloo services to Watford Junction (1982) and the major exhibition held at Acton Works to mark the Golden Jubilee of what was by now London Underground Ltd (1983). Also featured is the opening of the Jubilee line to Stratford in 1999 and the delivery of new rolling stock to the Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. With an array of superb photographs, John Glover presents a fascinating survey of London Underground operations from 1967 to 1999.

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John Glover is a transport professional who has worked in the industry for over 40 years. His prime interests are in rail, and he is active in many professional institutions as well as being an examiner for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. A social scientist by training, he has held managerial positions in the rail industry and in local government. Author of over 30 books and numerous magazine articles, he has studied railways both at home and overseas, particularly in the London area.

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