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The London Underground

A helpful poem on how to navigate the London Underground.

By Katlyn CampbellPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
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The London Underground
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Being in London you might take the Underground,

So here are fun facts and a little how-to:

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In 1863 the Underground made its debut.

The city of London it does run through.

And despite its name, only 45% is underground- which I never knew.

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There are 12 lines that have different colors, so here is a little preview:

Piccadilly is dark blue and Victoria is light blue.

Northern is black and Jubilee is grey; which leaves from Waterloo.

Central is red while Waterloo & City is a turquoise hue.

Hammersmith & City is pink, and going from east to west is what it will do.

Circle & District are yellow and green, yes this is true.

Metropolitan magenta, Overground orange, Bakerloo brown are alliterations, a helpful clue.

And Elizabeth line is purple which at the end of some year will be brand new.

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And during rush hour there will be a queue.

So please mind the gap as you might fall through.

And mind the closing doors or you might lose a shoe.

If you are ill and go ach-oo!

Please use your elbow, a handerkerchief, or tissue.

And one last reminder always be nice to the underground crew.

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Katlyn Campbell

Traveler. Teacher. Poet. Writer. Photographer.

Inspired by the places I've called home 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇰🇷🇬🇧🇮🇹🇫🇷

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