London’s underground . An illustrated history of the world’s premier underground system by John Glover

The London Underground has a

• history stretching 130 years from the opening of the world's first underground line, from Paddington to Farringdon Street in 1863. Since the first opening, the network has expanded considerably and encompassed both the deep level tube lines and electrification. As London approaches the milennium, so the development of the Underground network continues, with the modernisation of the Northern Line and the construction of the Jubilee

First published more than 40 years ago when it was compiled by the late

H. Howson, London's Underground has proved itself to be one of the most enduring of all transport titles.

Now into its eighth edition and in the capable hands of John Glover, who also wrote the much acclaimed seventh edition, the book brings the story of the London Underground up to the mid-1990s. The book provides the reader with the background of the Underground, its operation and its future development. Amongst topics covered are the construction of the Jubilee Line extension, the transfer of the Waterloo & City Line to LUL ownership and the changes that may take place in the organisation of LUL in the future.

The book also includes a fascinating selection of historic and contemporary photographs.

Fully revised, this latest edition of London's Underground will be required reading for all those interested, either professionally or as an enthusiast, in the continuing cevelopment of the world's premier underground railway network.