The UK was the birthplace of the underground railway, with London’s Tube setting the global standard. So why do so few British cities have metro systems today? In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, Liam McGrath and Daniel Gooch take a break from city guides to explore the curious case of Britain’s missing metros. From the legacy of Victorian railways and trams to post-war car-centric planning, we unpack the historical, urban, and political reasons why cities like Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester...
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The UK was the birthplace of the underground railway, with London’s Tube setting the global standard. So why do so few British cities have metro systems today? In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, Liam McGrath and Daniel Gooch take a break from city guides to explore the curious case of Britain’s missing metros. From the legacy of Victorian railways and trams to post-war car-centric planning, we unpack the historical, urban, and political reasons why cities like Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester...
Join us on Ye Olde Guide as we explore the history of Nottingham. This is the third part of three episodes on Nottingham. We will be discussing the Urban Landscape of Nottingham, looking back to its origins as two distinct settlements, growth around the market square, industrial expansion and the expansion of housing. We discuss the fine architecture of Nottingham including the imposing Council House, Lace Market, University buildings and Wollaton Hall. Check out part 1 for...
Ye Olde Guide
The UK was the birthplace of the underground railway, with London’s Tube setting the global standard. So why do so few British cities have metro systems today? In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, Liam McGrath and Daniel Gooch take a break from city guides to explore the curious case of Britain’s missing metros. From the legacy of Victorian railways and trams to post-war car-centric planning, we unpack the historical, urban, and political reasons why cities like Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester...
