29.1 degrees C in London today. A record breaker! Hasn't been this hot on this day in April since 1949, apparently.
As chance would have it, I had a meeting in London today. It was fabulous to not have to wear a jacket. In fact, it almost got to the point of being too hot, particularly as the subway and buildings aren't ready for the heat ... but I refuse to complain. It was hot and sunny, so all is good.
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| Source: Dailystar.co.uk |
My friend Lorna works near Bank Station. It's a fascinating station that's actually linked to Monument Station. Bank is named after the massive Bank of England which sits above it, and for security and cost reasons, most of the system here is built directly under the roads. As a result, the platforms are so curved that you can't see one end from the other. The squeal of brakes as they come to a stop here and move through the surrounding tracks can be ear-splitting.
Some stats about the Bank/Monument station:
- Used by 44 million passengers per year
- Opened in 1884
- Handles 6 different lines over 10 platforms.
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