Holborn (Kingsway) virtual tour
About the tour
In 1898 the London County Council decided to completely redevelop the area in London we now know as Kingsway and Aldwych. The area, known for its high crime rates, slum housing and establishments of ill repute, was to become a new business district for London with wide boulevards and grand office buildings.
This required new public transport to bring people to and from work and in response the L.C.C. built a tram subway underneath Kingsway itself, to facilitate interchange between South and North London trams.
At the same time, the Piccadilly line was burrowing its way through London, with a station at Holborn to serve the newly constructed district, and a branch line down to Aldwych to serve the many theatres of Covent Garden.
The Kingsway trio is a brilliant example of how public transport unlocked parts of London previously inaccessible at the turn of the 20th Century and how these spaces adapted and changed when they were no longer required to serve their original purpose, often in very unusual ways.
Join us on this exclusive virtual tour where we explore the three abandoned structures of Kingsway, Aldwych and Holborn with never-before-seen footage led by an expert guide
There will also be a Q&A session afterwards, where you’ll get the chance to ask our expert guides all about the area.
Duration: 90 minutes (approx)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to ticket holder before event)
Tickets: £20 / £17.50 concessions
Key information
This tour will take place on Zoom. Ticket holders will be emailed a link to the tour approximately 24 hours in advance.
*As well as your tour, the ticket price includes:
- Half price one-day entry to London Transport Museum (within a month of your tour date). No need to pre-book, just come to the Museum during our opening hours with proof of your tour ticket.
- 10% discount on all full-priced products at our shop (online and in store), within one month of your event date.
These offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Full terms and conditions.
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