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  • Wonderpass – how it utilises a bit part from 1863

    February 6, 2016

    1863 is the year the Metropolitan Railway opened. It consisted of four miles and six through stations. Of these just three were truly underground. Gower Street (Euston Square), Portland Road (Great Portland Street) and the more famous Baker Street.The main entrance was originally at the western end of the station, and this was latterly added…

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