Underground Cathedrals - but 'Mind the Gap'
Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AH
Ian Swankie's talk plots the early development of the Underground, examines the legacy of Frank Pick and Charles Holden, looks at some of the iconic posters and celebrates the award-winning architecture of the modern tube in the Jubilee Line Extension.
Ian will also take a look at a few of the new Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) stations, designed by some of the world's top architects.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 1930, doors open 1900.
Location & directions
Leatherhead Institute, 67 High Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AH
- Directions:
- Building of historical note at the top of Leatherhead High Street at the junction of Epsom Road. Parking is available in the Swan Centre Carpark, a two minute walk away.
- Contact on day:
- Leatherhead Community Association
- Telephone number:
- +441372360508
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please visit www.leatherheadca.org.uk to find out more and to book your free tickets.
- Booking contact name:
- LCA Coordinator
- Booking telephone number:
- +441372360508
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.leatherheadca.org.uk
- Booking opens:
- 01 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
The Abraham Dixon Hall is on the first floor. Lift access is available. Please advise us if you have mobility issues so that we can adequately manage numbers.
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
