History & The Arts
Building the London Underground
...along the course of the line, it will be perfectly free from damp all the way; and, as every carriage will be abundantly lighted, the ride will be pleasant in the highest degree. The works will be speedily commenced, and it is expected that the line will be in full operation in little more than twelve months. -The York Herald and General Advertiser, August 6th, 1853...