Tag Archives: London

The big red bus

Posted on 17 April 2024 by pws

We have met people, many people, who have come to London for a holiday (aka vacation) and have never, ever been on a bus. How shocking is that? So many are from the USA, where a ‘bus’ is more like … Continue reading →

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Taxi

Posted on 14 April 2024 by pws

You can find taxi ranks outside many railway stations, some large stores and at other obviously busy places, like shopping centres. The famous black cab is, well, famous and usually black, though possibly covered in advertising. Taxi drivers complete a … Continue reading →

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The Overground

Posted on 10 April 2024 by pws

For years there were plans to shut down a whole set of train lines across the north of London to passengers. Stations were closed and demolished (especially the historic Broad Street). Trains were old and tatty and broken. It was … Continue reading →

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