Category Archives: London

Bus stops

Posted on 30 March 2026 by pws

We were engaged in a random conversation in a pub the other day. Normally, we keep to ourselves but some Americans wanted to ask us some questions, so ok, happy to help. One question was this: why don’t red buses … Continue reading →

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Strange names

Posted on 12 December 2025 by pws

One of the newer stations on the London Underground is Battersea Power Station. It’s at the end of the Northern line, and was built to serve the new shopping complex inside the old power station and all the new housing … Continue reading →

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On the buses

Posted on 21 June 2025 by pws

London is busy with visitors, as you might expect. On our travels we have overheard people complaining they were at a bus stop and the bus came but did not stop, or simply did not come. We’ve talked about this … Continue reading →

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