Going underground

Tube and Subway system logo's from around the world.

Blogs we like: Subterranean History

Quite a nice collection of subterranean exploration here.

BT tunnels

Tales of a network of tunnels under the streets of London linked to WWII and the Cold War have been whispered for many years. Some are public knowledge whilst others remain a mystery. These photo's are of a network of Tunnels located in Holborn that were owned by BT until a few years ago.

The 'Kingsway telephone exchange' as these tunnels became known were used by BT after they were decommissioned as WWII Air raid shelters. They were once home to over 200 employees who enjoyed the comforts of a restaurant, bar and games room over 200 feet below ground. During the Cold War the exchange handled direct communications between the British and Russian Prime Minister and American President. Google them for a world of mystery and interest.

Two of the three entrance's remain in existence. One is located on Furnival Street and the other is on near 32 High Holborn. We are going to investigate more to find the 'actual' entrance, this access door below looks suspect.

Blogs we like: Dark roasted blend

Ok, to say this is a 'blog we like' is an understatement, so let's provisionally call it "the blog to end all blogs". We came across this article on how selling cars use to be as simple as putting a girl in front of it and what we stumbled upon was truly mind blowing. If you have other things to do today do not visit the Dark Rosted Blend now, save it for that moment when you have nothing to do and need nothing short of a massive visual binge.

Other articles from our own journey

Abandon Places

Man in the iron mask

We could go on but just go and explore it, bloody well done chaps.

Under-the-ground

The history that lies beneath a city can so easily be forgotten, even with millions of people walking through it's walls every single day. The disused Underground stations of London are harder to access than ever before but these site's are dedicated to bring that world back above.

Check out Abandon Stations and Underground History for an insight that will amaze.