Gloucester Road: Forgotten spaces and historic features | Hidden London Hangouts (S07E10)
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- Опубликовано: 23 июн 2023
- In this episode the team visit a very old Underground station dating back to 1868, to explore the many changes to its design and appearance. Along the way they discover a wealth of forgotten spaces, historic features in plain-sight and learn about the latest artwork to be displayed at this stylish station.
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Welcome back, Siddy! Happy married life! 😊😊
So now she´s Mrs. Subway?
What a great episode I say in my down-under drawl
25:02 Muriels! Love it.
Therefore, may I suggest Madame Muriel the triffic tripod?
One of my favourite stations. Looking forward to this one. Hope your jokes are nice and cheesy !!!
Lovely 4-flight arrow sign but must have been exactly from 1933 as it mentions Cockfosters which didn't open until July of that year. Nice! Well done guys, another great episode.
Did anyone spot the googly eye in the first "O" of Cockfosters?
In August last year we stayed at the underground themed Ibis Styles in Cromwell Rd for several nights, so Gloucester Rd was briefly our “local” station, in fact the first city station (excluding Heathrow) that we used. Amazing how much we didn’t see even though we used it, both District/Circle and Piccadilly, several times a day for a number of days.
Way better art installation than the car that went on a engineers train from Ruislip one night I was on night's at Rayners Lane cabin!
Wonderful, thanks for that video, Chaps!
The sub-surface station reminded me of Waterloo station, where they have the Elephant. And the spiral staircase to the deep level, with the green tiles, reminded me of Goods, er sorry, Goodge Street station. Also, the 'Baker Street curve' reminded me of the Paris Métro corridors.
Hi team, this is one amazing station can not wait to visit, great to see the 4 of you back together again 💖
I would to thank you all for the great work that all 4 of you do to keep the history of the London underground alive. I came across you site by accident and I've enjoyed going back over your old broadcast that you done in the past 6 years. I am a retired motorman from the Toronto Transit Commission, although our subway only started in 1952, and we do have a few secrets that the public have no knowledge about or walk past every day. Our first trains that I learn to operate where made in Gloucester England, which are no longer in service, I enjoyed my work in the subway and miss it very much. Keep up the good work , can't wait to see your next episodes. Yours David Gibson, Nova Scotia, Canada.
After several weeks I have finally caught up with every episode. Thank you all for the work you put into the making of each of the Hangouts I love the history of the stations and the way the network has changed and adapted over the years. Even though I live in the Midlands you have altered the way I will look at Underground stations on future visits to London. Congratulations to Sid on her recent marriage and looking forward to Series 3 of Secrets of the London Underground.
absolutely brilliant episode professionally delivered as usual 😊
Thank you!
My very first ride on the tube was on the eastbound Piccadilly line from there in 1975.
I can still remember the original lifts as well.
Yes, the original lifts with the lattice gates were all over the Underground at one time. The last surviving examples were the ones at Aldwych, which closed in 1994. (Gloucester Road's Piccadilly platforms were temporarily closed for about a year in mid 1987 when the lifts there were replaced).
A great episode.I saw the art works ,so interesting but when I was there a few weeks ago there was no info about the artwork. Great to have info on the platforms.
Fascinating, great presention.
Very interesting episode, thanks!
Another awesome video! I've noticed the same thing with the ticket hall tiles at Holloway Road Station, the plain green tiles below the border of Pomegranate Tiles are a completely different shade of green. Seems to be something that was done originally 😊.
Nice film, used to use that tune station part from time to time when I first came to live at Knightsbridge 1983-1985, never realised that there were hidden parts.
@35:35: "Perc"...lol...PERC, Perchloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene although banned today as a dry cleaning fluid for clothes for the general population in most nations, it's still used extensively in industry. It's not nice stuff, but it's very effective when rebuilding mechanical devices to strip away the grease to relube them. It's used in 'brake cleaner' (automotive) and in 'contact cleaner' for electronics. Unfortunately, the less toxic workplace replacements tend to eat plastic, or at the least, badly mar the surfaces of finished plastic lenses, etc.
I can’t believe how lucky I am. Watching my favourite channel whilst in 28 degC in my favourite holiday destination Sitges whilst on the roof terrace. I don’t think I can top this. Your content is fascinating. Thank you.
Thanks guys, this is a really good episode and a really interesting station (great pomegranates). I think Talulah is a good name for the tripod! Also I noticed some old running gags, like Alex getting excited about really big shafts.
He was delving around at the base of a long shaft in the last episode!
How do you spell “Tallulah” though?
I’m used to the version with the double L because of Go-Betweens album, but I know that’s a bit of a niche reference point.
@@Extreme_Rice Both spellings seem to be in use. The actress Tallulah Bankhead used double l (as did the 'moll' character in Bugsy Malone, lol), but Talulah Riley spells her name with one.
@@Extreme_Rice PS But perhaps Tallulah Tripod should have the double-l spelling so as to end up with three l's representing three legs? :D
@@drmal
All these sniggeringly silly gags have surely run their course. Time for some new ones, if we must.
I mean the ones about shafts are quite simply enough to drive you nuts.
_Trinity_ as a name for the tripod, "tri" for short
I think you should call it Trixie Tripod.
This reminds me of Hammersmith Station, two stations within walking distance but built differently. Well done Guys.
Tiffany Tripod - a very stable character, who works without complaint in some hostile environments.
When siddy shouted out tooting it made me think off tootina for the tripod
A great episode as usual and a fascinating insight as is the norm. This was episode 10 which I hope doesn't mean the end of series 7 but if it is would you consider a 'look back' episode similar to what you did in the first series to wrap everything up and answer some of the more interesting questions left in the comments section during the current run?
Also would you consider re-examining stations you couldn't visit during the pandemic for the odd 'deeper dig'? And, yes, station visits are brilliant but will there ever be 'special' episodes again where you go further afield, say to a steam railway or an episode on moquette (the best for me is the silvery grey 'please offer this seat' Barman you now find on the Jubilee line) or episodes featuring signs and posters which have always proven popular in the past.
How hadn't I discovered these before? I am binge watching! I love this one because I have stayed nearby this station when going to gigs to the Royal Albert Hall. Good memories!
Loved the green tiles at the start of the video and it was lovely to see the ladies on camera. Is the jacket onto of the orange high viz a new trend from Alex then. Are your tours disabled friendly, as some of the places seem difficult to navigate on your video's. Thank you once again for showing us the hidden gems of the underground.
I think the kids say “on fleek”. When I work out what it means I’ll start saying it 😂
Brilliant episode as usual
DONT FORGET THE DISUSED METROPOLITAN RAILWAY PLATFORM...
D
Don't worry - we didn't!
Wow, the platforms in this station give me Farringdon vibes.
Trinnie the tripod! Awesome episode btw!
Loved this one. Often used to use Gloucester Road when I was a student - seems it has quite a different feel now it’s covered over with another building compared with back then when it was open air. Golly, that was a long time ago now! Many thanks, Team.
It's a Waitrose supermarket over the top.
Love Gloucester Rd station it was a short walk from where I lived and used it everyday great memories of living in London.
87 steps is the equivalent, of course of fifteen storeys, but actually of FIVE storeys (90 steps of 17 cm, with 18 steps per storey, in a depth of 15.3 metres).
-- So actually, these 87 steps are the equivalent (more or less) to FIFTEEN metres! --
I always get more of a kick out of the references to “The Key, The Secret” then I probably should. It always brings that song to mind. Also, Siddy’s Australian accent was quite good.
Love these vlogs
My first ever London trip I stayed at the Montana Hotel (highly recommend ), just diagonal to Gloucester station, so it remains my favorite tube station.
You never forget your first love, they say...lol
And is the "Pond Life" exhibit going to feature Amy, Rory and The Doctor?..😜
Always wanted to watch a Hidden London Hangouts and finally managed to watch my very first one. Really impressed with the video and love some of the hidden areas of Gloucester Road Station.
great episode from the fab four
@27:15: Those globe lights are wonderful. Now here's an interesting question that bears elsewhere too: Are the bulbs actually incandescent, or fluorescent or LED ones?
The answer would be revealing (pun intended) as if 'faux' bulbs, they manage to capture the warmth and atmosphere of the times gone by. That lends itself for me to say: 'You don't need modern, harsh lighting to ensure safety'.
Overall, what an extremely pleasant place. I suspect there's still large areas you were unable to show.
My office was opposite the station next to pedestrian crossing. First Floor 81a...5 years 1975 to 1980.
tell us more - what line of work, most dramatic moment, weekly wage??
@mozdickson Ranger Travel...we handled group and individual clients. Specialised in football for teams and fans. Also some tours for music groups and so called stars.
Highlights ..holding European Cup..we borrowed it from Nottingham Forest for a reunion event.
Served bankruptcy notice on one person when he delayed payment for his group's European tour. Ronnie Wood was one of the band..the main person's name is usually prefixed with strong F words...even now.
Lots of other memories..personal and business.
Gloucester Road had the first KFC in London.
43-ish minutes in, we see 'Gloucester Road' embedded into tiles on the platform wall, and there is essentially a decorative colon (one dot per tile) preceding the word 'Gloucester'. Does the dot sit on the same part of the tile in all instances, meaning that the tile could be mass-utilised for all stations with that decoration? Probably the most painfully nerdy question I've ever asked.
Tracy Tripod or Tabetha Tripod maybe. Great episode again!
Trixie Tripod?
18:00 I had no idea that the edge of platform 4 was anywhere near as close to the train as it is.
Makes perfect sense of course, should there be something wrong with the doors on the other side.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to reinstate the fourth track and platform to thereby allow for double the amount of train traffic to future - proof it?
I love the hangouts so much! Have you thought about a trip to Glasgow, they have a disused tube station and some wartime bomb damage.
Great video as always informative and great knowledge. Getting the train from Notting Hill Gate a number of times and always wondered why the old platform 4 at Gloucester Road was never used. Now i know why and the same at South Kensington. Loving the work and the channel. 😁
Tootles the Tripod ?
Why are the art sculpture at Gloucester Road not South Ken, as South Ken is the stop for the Museums
South Ken is open to the elements...GR has a roof.
The former pair of Eastbound platforms also used to accommodate the express District line trains nonstop from Earls Court to Sloane Square. That was in the 50s. Sorry I don’t remember if there were westbound expresses too! The pinch point was (and still is) where clockwise Circle Line trains cross the eastbound track from Earls Court to Gloucester Road.
11:30 As requested, here's a question for you.
What is the rather splendid bronze coloured
"Mess room" I think Siddy calls it in a bit, please?
The curvaceous pavilion which crosses platforms 1 & 2 and more to the point, is it original? If not, full marks London UndergrounD for a beautiful bit of whimsy.
I believe that is where the pub used to be.
Only name I could think of was Tracy Tripod lol.
The salamander under that arch - instead of the arch to the left - is an OCD nightmare ! All the other exhibits are every other arch, then it skips two. Aaaaarggh !! Lol.
Did anyone else notice that when they were standing on the bridge looking down at the tracks, that the building behind them looked very much like a train carriage.
31:35 @chrisnix7981 how did you answer Alex? You meant to say "the Platform" but you didn't....
Have we given up on questions and queries?
No. Just when we have enough
@@alexgrundon2346 Can you remind us how / where to send them ?
Great video again. Have you done or, are you intending to do, Holland Park. Is this the only original Central Line station in more or less original condition?
Holland Park is mostly new at platform level, put in during its closure in 2016! It was 1950s jaundice yellow before then (lot of photos to be found like that). And I believe a lot of the surface building exterior has been replaced. Looks great as a CLR replica though, convinces a lot of passengers. Nice 1930s 'Way Out' lightbox survives.
The Ancient Greeks considered a pomegranate a symbol of fertility and associated it with the goddesses Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Athena.
Trina 😉
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How do they get the large art pieces down to the platform? Do they bring them in on a train, or is there a large rear entrance somewhere? ;)
Steady on, I don’t think the tradesperson’s a**e would have been that big
They are flatpacks and built on-site x
Where did the toilets used to be?
uuurrgghhh! Predictable though - 2023
NEW ART ON THE UNDERGROUND'S DISUSED MET LINE PLATFORM 😆😆😆😆😆 I CANT WAIT TO SER WHEN I GO TI LONDON ENGLAND IN 2025
Oh stop it! Haha
Tina Tripod
"Aesthetically" but Lura why do you say it with a "I". "Isthetically"
Not sure about this art
Seen better there
Fail - London Transport museum. Went to buy a gift voucher for my son at 5:30 pm and despite the fact the fact that they say they are open until 6 pm ticket office was closed. Staff were very unhelpful and the manager was condescending.
Too much faffing and chatting about instead of getting on with it.
Faffing and chatting kinda IS the vibe of the Hangouts tho….?
Fascinating subject - deeply irritating presenters
You must be watching a different show. The presenters are brilliant. Wouldnt be the same without them.