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Welcome back to the London Underground daily quiz. Today it’s the turn of the Circle line! Good luck and remember, answers are at the bottom of the page. Stay well. The Circle line: Questions Q1. At which station can you find a plaque dedicated to the memory of Pebbles, the former station cat? Q2. Which…
Welcome back to the daily London Underground Quiz. Judging by the feedback I’ve had, this set of questions are by far the most anticipated… it’s time for the Piccadilly line! Good luck, enjoy and stay well. The Piccadilly line: Questions Q1. Fly the Tube Poster, 1979 For many visitors to London, the Piccadilly line is…
Welcome back to the London Underground Quiz! Today’s questions are all about the capital’s shortest tube route: the Waterloo & City line. Despite serving only two stations, this wee line between Waterloo and Bank still has an intriguing history behind it- it was the capital’s second deep tube line after all. As ever the answers…
Welcome back to the daily London Underground quiz. Today’s teasers are all about the Hammersmith & City line! As usual, answers can be found at the bottom of the page. Stay well and good luck! The Hammersmith & City line: Questions Q1. In which decade did the Hammersmith & City line gain its identity and appear…
Welcome back to the London Underground quiz! How are you doing so far? Today it’s the turn of the Northern line. The Northern line has a lot of history. Its origins lie in the City & South London Railway which, when opened in December 1890, was the world’s first deep-level ‘tube’ railway. The City and South London…
Hello, I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying testing your knowledge of the London Underground! Today’s ten questions focus on the District Line. Answers can be found at the bottom of the page. Good luck. District line: Questions Q1. Out of all the London Underground lines, the District boasts the highest number of…
Welcome back to the London Underground Quiz! Today’s questions are all about the Bakerloo line. As before, answers can be found at the bottom of the page- so be sure not to scroll down too quickly! Good luck and stay well. Bakerloo line: Questions Q1. Although the Bakerloo line (originally known as the Baker Street &…
The London Underground is the world’s oldest metro system. Starting with the Metropolitan Railway (now the Metropolitan line) which opened way back in the 1860s, it has continued to grow ever since. With such a long history, that makes the London Underground the perfect subject for a quiz! Over the next eleven days I will…
Following the interest in my first two robslondon mugs, I’m very pleased to announce that two new mug designs are now available to purchase from my online store! The first of the new designs features my hand illustrated drawing of a London cab shelter. These famous little huts first appeared on the city’s streets in…
As the Coronavirus lockdown continues, many of you are no doubt turning to streaming services in an attempt to stave off the boredom. However, there’s plenty to watch free online too, and here is my London films and documentaries box set selection! Current crisis aside, we are fortunate to live in a world where access to…
