Underground Collection (page 2)

Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway - Finsbury Park
Great Northern and City (Electric) Railway (London Underground) - Finsbury Park - Platform Number 1. This line opened on 14th February 1904

Scene on a London Underground Station. Date: 1966

Those who went to shelters began a new kind of night-life, 11th November, 1940, 1942. London residents taking shelter in Elephant and Castle tube station during the World War II

Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1839. Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Construction of the Kilsby Tunnel on the London & Birmingham Railway, 8 July 1837 (1839). Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) was appointed chief engineer of the London & Birmingham Railway (LBR)

Hezekiahs Tunnel, Jerusalem
Hezekiahs Tunnel (Siloam Tunnel), Jerusalem, a subterranean channel cut through the rock, 533 metres long. It was designed as an aqueduct linking the Gihon Spring to the Pool of Siloam. Date: 1920s

Firefighters at work in London Underground
Firefighters at work in the carriage of a London Underground train following an incident on 28 February 1975. The train had failed to stop at Moorgate station

Mine and Countermine by Heath Robinson
A tunnelling stand off between a British and German soldier with the German soldier eventually burrowing so deeply he falls out of the other side of the world. Date: 1915

Tube stations transformed by G. H. Davis
A Piccadilly Circus underground: tube stations transformed. The maze of London tubes: wonderful new junctions completed or in progress of construction. Date: 1927

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USA, California, Gold Country, Grass Valley: Empire Mine State Historic Park/Gold Mine Gold Mine, Main Mine Shaft

Commuters at Canary Wharf underground station taken as the sun was setting, Docklands, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cast iron tunnel lining MTA01_01_16
QUEENSWAY TUNNEL, LIVERPOOL, Merseyside. A man at work on the construction of the Queensway Tunnel, showing the cast iron lining in the under-river section of the main tunnel

Sketches at the Granville Marina, Ramsgate (engraving)
1049614 Sketches at the Granville Marina, Ramsgate (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Granville Marina, Ramsgate)

Spittelmarkt
Roberto Parola

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Underground scene in a coal mine in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area of England, 1823. Miners hewing coal and carrying away in corves (baskets). From Scenes of British Wealth by the Rev Isaac Taylor

Standing on Platform of Chancery Lane Underground Station
Central Line Series. A Solicitor, a grieving widow, a barrister and an officer clerk standing on the platform at Chancery Lane Underground Station, London. Date: 1904

Completion of the new Earls Court station, London
Completion of the new Earls Court underground station, London. Top: an illuminated train indicator which shows trains in motion. Middle: the new flyover junction

London, England. An empty night in the underground stations

The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley, Kent. 1939

Bazalgette, The Thames Embankment, 1867 (litho)
GHL293398 Bazalgette, The Thames Embankment, 1867 (litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Salt mine, near Cracow 1870
Salt mine of Wielitska, near Cracow, Poland, workmen deep down in the mines, chipping away at the salt. Date: 1870

Moscow metro - In the center of the universe
Maxim Makunin

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway started in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

Interior of a coal mine, 1862. Underground scene in a mine, showing a miner winning coal, while a wagon full of coal is being hauled along rails to the bottom of the pit shaft by a pony

Police Gun School, North London
Inspector Robert Gould gives instruction to a group of trainees at the police underground shooting range in North London. Date: 1960s

Cross section illustration of oval house made from animal skins with fire below ground and smoke rising above, Nabta Playa, Egypt

CARROLL: ALICE, 1886. Illustration by Lewis Carroll for an 1886 edition of Alice s
CARROLL: ALICE, 1886. Illustration by Lewis Carroll for an 1886 edition of Alices Adventures Under Ground

Glow Worms, Ruakuri Caves, Waitomo, King Country, North Island, New Zealand

Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Cartoon by Charles Addams
A group of passengers on the New York subway look in alarm at the growing garment appearing from the knitting needles of one old lady - a sweater with two neck holes. Date: 1955

Woman descending the illuminated spiral staircase of Saint Patrick well, Orvieto, Terni municipality, Umbria region, Italy (MR)

Ukraine, Kyiv, Arsenalna Metro Station Escalators, Currently The Deepest Station In The World, Part Of The Kyiv Metro Line

berseequartier station on U4 U-Bahn line, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany
Uberseequartier station on U4 U-Bahn line, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany

Gelsenkirchen Underground 2021-05
Adam Dauria ☂

Bochum Underground 2021-05
Adam Dauria ☂

Mülheim Circles
Adam Dauria ☂

Downtown
Al Barizi

Soñando caminos
Juan Luis Seco

Karim Al Thahaby

The Subway
Alex Ogazzi

The Subway
Alex Ogazzi

rush
fotomarion

Bochum Underground 2021-05
Adam Dauria ☂

Generators at the Factories of the Paris Subway, generators, c.1920 (b/w photo)
XIR253009 Generators at the Factories of the Paris Subway, generators, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plants du metropolitain de Paris)

Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907
3083196 Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English civil engineer. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea (engraving)
8644068 Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austin, Nevada, six thousand feet above the sea)

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"Unveiling the Hidden Depths: Exploring the Underground" Step back in time to 1960s London, where Piccadilly Circus by night dazzles with its vibrant lights and bustling atmosphere. Amidst the city's iconic landmarks, a labyrinth of secrets lies beneath our feet. Delve into history as you trace your fingers over the METROLAND MAP, revealing an intricate network that has connected millions throughout generations. From commuters to adventurers, this underground system has been a lifeline for Londoners. Journey further underground and discover unexpected wonders. A Miner Success by Bruce Bairnsfather reminds us of the resilience and bravery displayed during WW1. This poignant cartoon captures the spirit of those who toiled beneath the surface, shaping their own destiny amidst chaos. Venturing beyond human endeavors, meet nature's extraordinary architects - Naked Mole Rats. These blind creatures dig tirelessly with their incisor teeth in dry areas of North East Africa. Their subterranean existence is a testament to adaptability and survival against all odds. Marvel at Trompe l'oeil garden fresco from Villa of Livia dating back to 40-20 BC. This ancient masterpiece transports you through time as it depicts an enchanting underground oasis flourishing within walls. Descend even deeper into darkness as you traverse The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe – an engineering marvel that revolutionized transportation in Victorian England. Feel echoes of history reverberate through these damp passageways once walked by countless souls seeking passage across the river's divide. Escape reality momentarily within Wine Cellars; hidden gems where age-old bottles await discovery by enthusiasts yearning for a taste of liquid history preserved deep below ground level. Embark on an unforgettable journey at Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in Krakow, Malopolska. Traverse tourist routes winding through mesmerizing chambers carved out over centuries – each step revealing the labor and artistry of those who toiled underground.