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Christmas
Hidden London Hangouts - S2 - E17
The team take a look at how London Transport celebrated Christmas during wartime and in peace. We also find out what was under their Christmas trees this year!
Hidden London Hangouts: Season 2 - 18 Episode s
2x1 - King William Street
September 5, 2020
Your favourite Hidden London experts are back for a second season of Hangouts. This week they focused on King William Street, which has the honour of being the first disused Tube station in London. And for the first time, thanks to easing of restrictions, the team could go out on location!
2x2 - A Night on the Tiles
September 12, 2020
This week the team give you a eye witness guide to the tiles adorning Tube stations across London. They also pay a visit to our Museum Depot, a transport treasure trove in Acton Town.
2x3 - Routemaster
September 19, 2020
The Routemaster is arguably the most recognisable London icon. This week, Alex, Chris, Laura and Siddy explore the history of the world famous and much loved big red bus, in this special episode of Hidden London Hangouts.
2x4 - Brompton Road
September 26, 2020
In this episode the team give you a sneak peek into Bromtpon Road, one of the disused stations you can explore in our popular Hidden London virtual tours
2x5 - Johnston
October 3, 2020
London’s timeless lettering – the Johnston typeface – was created over a century ago for London Underground by Edward Johnston and since its introduction it has come to represent not just transport but the idea of London itself. Find out all about this iconic typeface in this episode of Hidden London Hangouts.
2x6 - Hyde Park Corner
October 10, 2020
All aboard as the Hidden London Hangouts team head to Hyde Park Corner station. The original Leslie Green designed station opened in December 1906, and you can in fact still see the ox blood coloured tiles today. The building's use changed when escalators replaced the lifts in May 1932 and it is now one of the few stations which has no associated buildings above ground.
2x7 - Also Known As
October 17, 2020
What's in a (Tube station) name? In this episode of Hidden London Hangouts, Chris Nix quizzes Alex, Laura and Siddy on the stories and secrets behind the names of Underground stations.
2x8 - Aldwych: a deeper dig
October 24, 2020
Think you know everything about Aldwych station? Think again! The team dig deeper into the history of the disused station formerly known as Strand.
2x9 - Ghost stations
October 31, 2020
Things get spooky in this Halloween special where the team explore haunted Underground stations.
2x10 - Trafalgar Square
November 7, 2020
Let the team transport you to the really hidden part of Charing Cross station...Trafalgar Square.
2x11 - Kingsway's tram tunnel
November 14, 2020
Dive into another episode of Hangouts with your favourite team of experts as they venture down the tram tunnel at Kingsway. Get a glimpse behind the scenes of one of the three sites we explore in our newest Hidden London virtual tour, Holborn (Kingsway).
2x12 - Island Tubes
November 21, 2020
The whole team is back this week for a special episode about the much-loved 1938 Stock trains still running on the Isle of Wight - but not for much longer...
2x13 - Moquette: a second sitting
November 28, 2020
We just can't get enough of moquette, and we know our fans love it too, so the team is bringing you another episode all about the iconic transport fabric, with a special guest from Camira Fabrics!
2x14 - The secret life of posters
December 5, 2020
The team look at some of the most iconic posters in our collection and give you a sneak peek into our art and posters store at the Museum Depot, where we hold the majority of our world-class collection of transport posters and original artworks.
2x15 - Holborn
December 12, 2020
The team is feeling festive in this episode of Hangouts, all about the lesser-known disused platforms at Holborn station with lots of pictures, archival photos and exclusive footage.
2x16 - A Night at the Museum
December 19, 2020
The team take a look behind the ropes at normally inaccessible vehicles on display at the Museum. The Hangouts foursome are joined by special guests who help to uncover fascinating stories about our heritage vehicles and the people who travelled on them.
2x17 - Christmas
December 26, 2020
The team take a look at how London Transport celebrated Christmas during wartime and in peace. We also find out what was under their Christmas trees this year!
2x18 - The Great Exhibition
January 2, 2021
In the final episode of Season 2, the team are on location in their spiritual home: the award-winning Hidden London exhibition in the Global Gallery at London Transport Museum. The team share their favourite parts of the exhibition and give a sneaky preview of what lies ahead in Season 3 of the Hidden London Hangouts.