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Maida Vale tube station

시티오브웨스트민스터

8 story sections16 min 48 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:25

    Welcome to Maida Vale tube station, a profound example of Edwardian transit architecture and a Grade Two listed site that occupies a unique position in the history of the London Underground. As we stand here on the corner of…

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  2. 2The Entrance and Mosaic Roundels2:11

    As we step into the entrance hall, your attention is immediately drawn upward to the magnificent mosaic roundels that adorn the walls. These are perhaps the most celebrated features of Maida Vale station, representing an early…

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  3. 3The First Female-Staffed Station2:15

    Maida Vale holds a significant place in the annals of social history as the first station on the London Underground to be staffed entirely by women. This transition occurred upon the station's opening in nineteen-fifteen, a…

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  4. 4Innovation in Engineering — The First Escalators2:11

    As we move toward the descent, we encounter one of the station's most significant engineering milestones. Maida Vale was the first station on the London Underground to be purposely designed with escalators rather than lifts. …

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  5. 5Maida Vale in Cinema — From Hitchcock to Paddington2:07

    The aesthetic appeal of Maida Vale station has not gone unnoticed by the world of cinema. Its timeless design has made it a favorite location for filmmakers seeking an authentic, atmospheric London setting. …

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  6. 6The Name and the Hero of Maida2:03

    To truly understand Maida Vale, one must look toward its linguistic and historical origins. The name 'Maida' is not indigenous to London; rather, it refers to the town of San Pietro di Maida in Calabria, Italy. …

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  7. 7Maida Vale tube station1:48

    As we conclude our tour of Maida Vale tube station, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for this remarkable intersection of art, engineering, and social history. From the pioneering 'Maida Vale girls' who broke gender…

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  8. 8Closing1:48

    As we conclude our tour of Maida Vale tube station, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for this remarkable intersection of art, engineering, and social history. From the pioneering 'Maida Vale girls' who broke gender…

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What is Maida Vale tube station?

Maida Vale tube station is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location시티오브웨스트민스터
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length16 min 48 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.5297, -0.1856
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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