Thanks to a Freedom of Information Request, Tube-goers will finally have an alternative to Henry Beck’s classic metro diagram. It turns out, though, that the London Underground has secretly maintained ...

To earn the right to operate one of London’s iconic black cabs, aspiring drivers must pass one of the hardest tests in the world, known as “The Knowledge.” It requires knowing central London’s maze of ...

The map reimagines Underground lines as different aspects of the capital's musical heritage By Sophie Williams LONDON — A new Tube map showcasing the breadth of London’s artists and music venues has ...

The London Marathon begins at 4 a.m. EST on April 21. Here's a look at the route as runners race to St. James Park. The 2024 TCS London Marathon begins at 4 a.m. EST as thousands of runners take over ...

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The German Luftwaffe dropped thousands of bombs on London from 1939 to 1945, killing almost 30,000 people. More than 70,000 buildings were completely demolished, and another 1.7 million were damaged.