Stephen Halliday
Stephen Halliday's informative, entertaining, wide-ranging history of the Underground celebrates the vision and determination of the Victorian pioneers who conceived this revolutionary transport system. His book records the scandals, disappointments and disasters that have punctuated the story and the careers of the gifted, dedicated, sometimes corrupt individuals who have shaped its history. It also gives a fascinating insight into the neglected, often unseen aspects of this subterranean system - the dense network of tunnels, shafts and chambers that have been created beneath the city streets.