The Breakdancers

Breakdancing buskers are getting younger.  The bigger of the two boys had drawn a bit of a crowd to his very polished act.  So inspired was he that a wee lad from the crowd wandered over to mimic the steps.  The older boy danced his way over to the younger to show him the moves.  All without a word being spoken.  

Cabbies Tearooms

Back in 1875 the Earl of Shaftesbury and a few other kindly people set up a charity to build 61 shelters around London for the cabbies to have a cuppa somewhere warm and dry.
Prior to this cabbies might stop of at the pub for a pint or two. Problem with this, aside from the obvious is that their cab might also be stolen. (we're talking horse and carriage back then).

There were a few rules associated with these shelters: no gambling, no alcohol.
As they were on public highways, the police decreed that they be no bigger than a horse and carriage. This meant no more than about 10 -12 cabbies could take shelter at any one time. Thus as each new driver arrived the ones before shuffled around to fit him in, the first one leaving to make room. Just enough time to finish your warm cuppa.

Thirteen of these shelters still remain and are classified as Grade II heritage buildings. A cuppa can be bought for the princely sum of 40p

Russel Square Tube

Russel Square tube is one of my favourites. Built in 1906 it has lovely tile work and those great lights outside. It services the Piccadilly line which as I have said before is one of the deepest. If the lifts aren't working that means a climb of 177 steps. You get out here to go to the British Museum.

subway day is a mid-month theme shared by the following blogs:

Budapest - London - New York City - Paris - Stockholm - Sydney

It is also skywatch friday with beautiful skies around the world.