The History of the Central Line

Summary Rob Bell examines the history of the Central Line, which at 46 miles is the longest in the Tube's network and connects east with west - transporting 260 million passengers a year. Rob learns that Bank's platforms are curved to avoid the Bank of England's vaults, and investigates a disaster during the Second World War in which 173 people were killed at Bethnal Green station while trying to shelter from an air raid.

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Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Rob Bell Ray Lechmere Bob Saxon Babette Clark

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 9, 2017

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Channel 5 website

Language : English

Filming locations : London, England, UK

Production companies : Blast! Films

Summary Rob Bell examines the history of the Central Line, which at 46 miles is the longest in the Tube's network and connects east with west - transporting 260 million passengers a year. Rob learns that Bank's platforms are curved to avoid the Bank of England's vaults, and investigates a disaster during the Second World War in which 173 people were killed at Bethnal Green station while trying to shelter from an air raid.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 9, 2017

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Channel 5 website

Language : English

Filming locations : London, England, UK

Production companies : Blast! Films

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