Comments on: Another trip on a 1938 Tube Train

By: IanVisits » Ghosts on the London Underground

IanVisits » Ghosts on the London Underground — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:09:18 +0000

[...] have the pleasure of taking the Kennington Loop, and in a 1938 tube train, but sadly we didn’t stop at the spot to listen for the sounds of passengers long lost to [...]

By: IanVisits

IanVisits — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:10:57 +0000

Myth alert – that is not entirely correct.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Flag#Terminology

Based on that, I am comfortable with the Union Jack, as the evidence that it is restricted solely to use on ships is a bit weak.

By: Exit, Pursued by a Bear

Exit, Pursued by a Bear — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:04:07 +0000

OK, if we’re going to be geeky, lets be correct at least. Its only the “Union Jack” when its flying at sea. Otherwise its the “Union Flag”.

By: IanVisits

IanVisits — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:10:09 +0000

I am all for dressing in period costume where possible – and I wasn’t the only one in our carriage in suitable attire.

Unfortunately for me, one of my medications does tend to make me “perspire” a bit too much, so I do have to be a touch careful with what I wear on hot days.

By: TGP

TGP — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:39:27 +0000

Oh – and btw – did you know there are all sorts of ghosts and hauntings around the Kennington Loop? I went to a talk on the subject a little while ago. Dotty but fun.

By: TGP

TGP — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:37:26 +0000

I think it should be compulsory to wear authentic period costume when doing things like that. Not only is it great to look at – you look fantastic – but it’s educational – it’s important to understand what our ancestors went through – whatever they were doing, wherever they were in the world, their clothing was unsuitable.

Trip to the jungle? Full tweeds, thick socks and white tie-ensemble for tiffin.

Tudor Jousting on a summer day? Armour, thick padding, woollen undewear.

Selling matches in Victorian London? Thin cotton shift, no shoes.

Hooray for fleeces, t shirts and lycra.

By: Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan Thomas — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:51:02 +0000

Sounds like a lovely day out! You look very dashing in your uniform.