Day Two

ARCHIVE VISIT

Where did we go?

We visited The Camden Local History Archive Centre to gather round more facts and information about The London Underground. We compared the older underground to the present day underground system of 2013.

What did we do at the Archive Centre?

First we were taken around the exhibition where we looked at the images and read new facts about events during the time of the construction in the underground. After this,we were split into groups of six and were assigned to different areas of the archive centre.

Some of us were based in the reading rooms, some looked at the display boards, some observed the maps dating nearly 100 years ago while others looked at photographs and drawings. After 10 minutes at each section we switched areas with other groups and moved around the archive.

What did we learn from our visit?

We learnt new facts that we didn't learn from the museum visit. For example, we found out that there were no trains on Sundays and the underground fare used to cost 40p. Although it was a good system, not everyone supported the London Underground, which resulted in the bombing of one of the stations.

We also found out, as time passed, that the tube lines grew and the number or stations arond London increased.

What did we find fun and interesting about our visit to the archive?

Looking around the archive and exploring all areas was really fun and interesting. Comparing the older maps with the new maps helped us learn about the changes to London during the development of the Underground. Also, working in groups was really fun and allowed us to gather all types of ideas and opinions.