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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
The London Underground is running vintage 1930s trains on one of its top lines next month
Plus, an up-and-coming city has revealed a major new attraction opening in 2026 – with links to Hollywood TRACK ON The London Underground is running vintage 1930s trains on one of its top lines next month Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) YOU can ride on a vintage 1930s tube on the London Underground next month. Dating back 160 years, the London Underground is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Brits have the chance to ride on a 1938 tube on the Piccadilly line next month Credit: London Transport Museum 4 However, tickets are limited and cost more than your usual 'tap-in-tap-out' Credit: London Transport Museum 4 There will be three different journey types across three days in July Credit: London Transport Museum And whilst the Piccadilly line is due to get new trains, the London Transport Museum is first allowing people to ride on an art deco Underground train from 1938. The restored heritage train will be running along the Piccadilly line from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. However, you won't be paying the normal tube fare. Riders will need to buy a ticket in advance, with prices varying according to each day. On Friday, the train will take passengers on a return journey from Northfields and around the Heathrow loop via Terminal 4. There will be four services throughout the day and a 'gold ticket' for the front carriage is £30 per adult and £20 for kids. Bronze tickets costs £25 per adult and £15 per child. On the Saturday, there will be three 90-minute return journeys from Acton Town to Uxbridge. Tickets for these rides will cost £27.50 if you want to sit in the front or back carriages or £17.50 for children. The rest of the carriages will cost £25 per adult and £15 for children. Huge new £1.3billion redevelopment to create new 'cultural hub' in London On the final day - Sunday - riders can hop on for one of two one-way journeys from Ealing Broadway to Cockfosters for £30 in the gold car, or £20 for children. Or £25 for the bronze cars (£15 for children). Tickets can be booked on the London Transport Museums' website. According to Transport for London, the Piccadilly line opened as the Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton Railway on 15 December 1906. Originally, it ran between Finsbury Park and Hammersmith and the line remained much the same until the 1930s when it expanded rapidly, incorporating stations which are now regarded as classic examples of period architecture. A £100milllion beachfront attraction with indoor gardens and pools is also set to transform a seaside town. Plus, an up-and-coming city has revealed a major new attraction opening in 2026 – with links to Hollywood.
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The London Underground is running vintage 1930s trains on one of its top lines next month
YOU can ride on a vintage 1930s tube on the London Underground next month. Dating back 160 years, the London Underground is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world. 4 4 4 And whilst the Piccadilly line is due to get new trains, the London Transport Museum is first allowing people to ride on an art deco Underground train from 1938. The restored heritage train will be running along the Piccadilly line from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. However, you won't be paying the normal tube fare. Riders will need to buy a ticket in advance, with prices varying according to each day. On Friday, the train will take passengers on a return journey from Northfields and around the Heathrow loop via Terminal 4. There will be four services throughout the day and a 'gold ticket' for the front carriage is £30 per adult and £20 for kids. Bronze tickets costs £25 per adult and £15 per child. On the Saturday, there will be three 90-minute return journeys from Acton Town to Uxbridge. Tickets for these rides will cost £27.50 if you want to sit in the front or back carriages or £17.50 for children. The rest of the carriages will cost £25 per adult and £15 for children. Huge new £1.3billion redevelopment to create new 'cultural hub' in London On the final day - Sunday - riders can hop on for one of two one-way journeys from Ealing Broadway to Cockfosters for £30 in the gold car, or £20 for children. Or £25 for the bronze cars (£15 for children). Tickets can be booked on the London Transport Museums' website. According to Transport for London, the Piccadilly line opened as the Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton Railway on 15 December 1906. Originally, it ran between Finsbury Park and Hammersmith and the line remained much the same until the 1930s when it expanded rapidly, incorporating stations which are now regarded as classic examples of period architecture. A £100milllion beachfront attraction with indoor gardens and pools is also set to transform a seaside town. Plus, an up-and-coming city has revealed a major new attraction opening in 2026 – with links to Hollywood. 4
The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
The London Underground is running vintage 1930s trains on one of its top lines next month
YOU can ride on a vintage 1930s tube on the London Underground next month. Dating back 160 years, the London Underground is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world. 4 Brits have the chance to ride on a 1938 tube on the Piccadilly line next month Credit: London Transport Museum 4 However, tickets are limited and cost more than your usual 'tap-in-tap-out' Credit: London Transport Museum 4 There will be three different journey types across three days in July Credit: London Transport Museum And whilst the Piccadilly line is due to get new trains, the London Transport Museum is first allowing people to ride on an art deco Underground train from 1938. The restored heritage train will be running along the Piccadilly line from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. However, you won't be paying the normal tube fare. Riders will need to buy a ticket in advance, with prices varying according to each day. Read more on London On Friday, the train will take passengers on a return journey from Northfields and around the Heathrow loop via Terminal 4. There will be four services throughout the day and a 'gold ticket' for the front carriage is £30 per adult and £20 for kids. Bronze tickets costs £25 per adult and £15 per child. On the Saturday, there will be three 90-minute return journeys from Most read in News Travel Tickets for these rides will cost £27.50 if you want to sit in the front or back carriages or £17.50 for children. The rest of the carriages will cost £25 per adult and £15 for children. Huge new £1.3billion redevelopment to create new 'cultural hub' in London On the final day - Sunday - riders can hop on for one of two one-way journeys from Or £25 for the bronze cars (£15 for children). Tickets can be booked on the London Transport Museums' website. According to Transport for London, the Piccadilly line opened as the Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton Railway on 15 December 1906. Originally, it ran between Finsbury Park and Hammersmith and the line remained much the same until the 1930s when it expanded rapidly, incorporating stations which are now regarded as classic examples of period architecture. A Plus, an up-and-coming 4 Tickets can be purchased via the London Transport Museum website Credit: London Transport Museum
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Rare District Line carriage restoration appeal launched
The London Transport Museum has launched an appeal for funds to help restore some of the last remaining "Q stock" underground carriages, which ran on the District Line from the 1930s to at the museum said the seats require upholstering in "iconic and historical" moquette - a durable, woollen seating material used on public restoration project, based at the museum's depot in Acton, west London, aims to get the carriages back up and running and in operational is now hoped the public can raise £30,000 to restore the "rare pieces of Underground history". Q stock trains were formed from a combination of cars with different seating designs. Passengers never knew what formation of carriages would pull into their London Museum said the three remaining carriages would be refurbished to reflect a different time period in the train's history - and would each have a different seating to design to match. It said: "One will explore life in wartime London; the second will reflect life during the post-war years of austerity; and the third will illustrate the growing optimism and prosperity" of the 1950s, as well as tell a story of direct recruitment to London Transport from the Caribbean."To ascertain the correct seating design for each era, the curatorial team have been examining more than 300 historic photographs from 1920 to the present day and the museum's archive of more than 400 moquette McKay, the director and chief executive of London Transport Museum, said: "These iconic Underground cars wouldn't be complete without distinctive moquette seats, which we know were designed by pioneering women like Joy Jarvis and Enid Marx. "The Museum has been able to secure funds to reupholster one Q stock car as part of the restoration project, but we need the public's help to raise £30,000 for the final two." Since the creation of London Transport in 1933, artists and designers have been commissioned to create the moquette patterns for Tube trains, buses, trams, trolleybuses and, more recently, London's cable car over the museum said it was keen to reflect in the designs "the central role" women played in deciding how train and bus interiors would look in the designer Joy Jarvis will be the inspiration for one of the carriages. She was responsible for the iconic 'Roundel' and 'Bullseye' moquette design in the 1940s which, until recently, was erroneously attributed to a male designer. The artist Enid Marx will be the inspiration for the other carriage. Her green and red "Shield" design appeared on sub-surface trains on the District line towards the end of the Second World War.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Universal Credit households can get 10 free days out this half term – see the full list
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FAMILIES on Universal Credit can bag up to 10 bargain days out this May half term – with some attractions slashing prices to just £1 or even free of charge. With budgets squeezed tighter than ever, thousands of Brits claiming means-tested benefits can still enjoy top UK hotspots without breaking the bank. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 There's plenty of free and cheap days out for families on Universal Credit Credit: Alamy The half term fun kicks off this weekend and runs through to Sunday 1 June, with some of the country's biggest attractions offering discounted entry to help ease the cost of days out. From zoos and palaces to museums and gardens, we've rounded up the best deals for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Tax Credits and other benefits. York Castle Museum – FREE Step into Britain's past at this popular Yorkshire museum. Claimants can get in totally free – and that's a saving of up to £17 per adult. Kids under five also go free, making this a great day out for families on a budget. Tate exhibitions – FREE Entry to the main galleries is free, but exhibition access at Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Tate Liverpool is just £5 for benefit claimants. You'll need to show benefit proof when attending. Kew Gardens – £1 entry Wander through 300 acres of stunning green space and glasshouses at London's iconic garden spot for just £1. Anyone receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit qualifies. You can bring up to four extra guests, though they'll need standard-price tickets. You can also bring up to four guests – though they'll pay full price – and you must book online. ITVX teams up with HayU for 750 hours of new TV Historic Royal Palaces – £1 per person Get royal treatment on a budget with £1 tickets to the Tower of London, Kensington Palace or Hampton Court Palace. You'll need proof of benefit, but you can take up to five guests with you on the discount. Standard adult tickets can cost up to £33.60 – so this is a huge saving. RHS Gardens – £1 tickets for six The Royal Horticultural Society is offering £1 access to its gardens, including Wisley, Harlow Carr and more. You're eligible if you receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Tax Credits. The deal applies to benefit claimants plus five guests. London Transport Museum – £1 annual pass Just £1 gets you a full year's entry to the London Transport Museum. This applies to those on either Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Tax Credits. Bring your benefit letter and get access again and again for less than the price of a Tube ride. Westminster Abbey – £1 adult, free child One of London's most iconic landmarks now offers £1 entry to Universal Credit holders, plus one child goes free. All you need is your benefit letter on the day. With up to £60 in savings per visit, these deals could help families cram in multiple days out for less than a tenner – just in time for the school break. Make sure to check the terms and book in advance where needed, and don't forget to bring proof of your benefit when visiting. London Zoo – from £3 Animal fans can grab tickets from just £3 per person – a steal compared to the usual £34.50 adult rate. Meaning that two adults can save over £60. The deal covers up to six people per household – but you'll need to book online and bring benefit proof on the day. The deal is available to those on Universal Credit, Income Support, ESA, JSA, Housing Benefit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit. Chatsworth House – from £3 Explore the grand house, gardens and farmyard for just £3 if you're on Universal Credit. Kids aged 3–16 pay £1 and under-threes go free. Proof is needed and tickets must be pre-booked. Edinburgh Zoo – tickets from £7 Up in Scotland? Families on Universal Credit can enjoy the zoo for as little as £7 per person. Again, online booking and proof is required.
