The Origins of the London Underground

Date: 
Thursday, 1 May, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:00

The world’s first underground public railway opened in 1863, running  between Paddington and Farringdon Street in London.

Chris will explain why it was necessary, how it was built, and how it expanded right across our capital city.

Doors 13:30, talk starts at 14:00. Duration c90 mins including a tea & coffee break

FREE entry for members of SIHG and Oddfellows! £3 for others.

Oddfellows Hall is 10 minutes’ walk from Leatherhead railway station. 52 Bridge St car park, over the road form Oddfellows, *should* be back open again by this date, but please check.  If not, Church Street Short Stay Car Park KT22 8DW is c5 minutes’ walk away

Postal Address: 
Oddfellows Hall
45 Bridge Street
Leatherhead
KT22 8BN