End of the Line No.8 - Uxbridge

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Geoff Marshall

Geoff Marshall

Жыл бұрын

Back to the other end of the Piccadilly to Uxbridge, which is also a Metropolitan line station. Is Uxbridge the most architecturally stunning station on the network? Let's go to Zone 6 again and find out ...
The Jeff Lock book, 'Beyond The End Of The Line' is here : www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk/beyond...
Download the Bingo Sheet here to play along : geofftech.co.uk/downloads.html

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@FurbleFawks
@FurbleFawks Жыл бұрын
The SCALE of your commitment to a joke is unprecedented.
@ScholarGypsyOx
@ScholarGypsyOx Жыл бұрын
Yes, but what did the scales read ?!
@johna5635
@johna5635 Жыл бұрын
He weighed up the options and decided he had to do it!
@davidyoung5114
@davidyoung5114 Жыл бұрын
And do we know how much Geoff weighs? We'll just have to 'weight' and see!
@stephenholt4670
@stephenholt4670 Жыл бұрын
The lack of usable scales at the station was weighing heavily on his mind
@maxbryson9419
@maxbryson9419 Жыл бұрын
I’m really not feeling mentally well at the moment, having a really difficult time. But a Geoff video calms me down and reminds me of the simple joys that are out there. Thank you for everything, Geoff.
@chrisstehlik9030
@chrisstehlik9030 Жыл бұрын
Take care and please know that things will get better.
@RJH1971
@RJH1971 Жыл бұрын
Sorry you're in the trenches, always know you're among friends here. Totally agree, find Geoff's videos great for my mental health too!
@AbbasAdejonwo
@AbbasAdejonwo Жыл бұрын
Wishing you all the best and better days ahead🙏🏾
@chiefpred9982
@chiefpred9982 Жыл бұрын
You deserve that heart from Geoff.
@chiefpred9982
@chiefpred9982 Жыл бұрын
@@RJH1971 agree, nothing better than looking at a railway that’s 10,000,000 better than the boring one down here. My local rail network is not bad, it’s just boring, that’s all.
@gregoryatkin1509
@gregoryatkin1509 Жыл бұрын
As an ex-Brunel student, Uxbridge was my home tubestop, and the canal walk indicated in the guidebook was a regular routine to get a bit of fresh air and exercise with an audiobook, so it's heartwarming to see it get some love, as the Vine Street episode did too. As for the question of Metropolitan or Piccadilly line to St Pancras - I had to do the trip a few times to visit my family when they were living in Paris. Metropolitan line is on average 14 minutes faster than the Piccadilly line.
@dacorum8053
@dacorum8053 2 ай бұрын
I would thought the Met line had a much faster journey time to Kings Cross because there are fewer stops and there is the possibility of catching a semi fast Met line which is quicker that the all stations Met line train.
@user-qx8nt4fr6n
@user-qx8nt4fr6n 4 ай бұрын
And now I live in Vancouver ,Canada, but remember the Wednesdays in the late 1940s when my mother used to deposit me at Uxbridge library,whilst she went to Lloyds Bank to draw her 7 pounds a week housekeeping money. We always took a Met. or Piccadilly train from Ickenham and a 220 bus on the return. Your video stirred up memories of long ago and far away. Thanks for yhe memory!
@jdmhexagon2584
@jdmhexagon2584 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely bit of serendipity, finding that book! (Also, "while buying some Elizabeth Line moquette" is the most Geoff phrase ever).
@chriscarrollsydney
@chriscarrollsydney Жыл бұрын
I adore your videos as they remind me so much of the enjoyment of years of using the tube in London. But I had to donate, and not just ‘like’, for the weighing scales skit. Simply sublime. I hope this covers at least some of the cost of the scales.
@geofftech2
@geofftech2 Жыл бұрын
Chris that is supremely kind of you, thank you so much. That covers the cost of the scales AND the book as well! 😁👍
@skyscraperdata2518
@skyscraperdata2518 Жыл бұрын
@@geofftech2 Maybe after this series, you can make another end of the line series, but this time, from the lines then they were first opened, for example, the district line's original end points, were South Ken, and Westminster, and King william street and Stockwell, on the Northern line.
@abdirashiddahir6659
@abdirashiddahir6659 Жыл бұрын
youre actually so rich.
@dmacks
@dmacks Жыл бұрын
Oh god. He's doing his Portillo with a book routine now 🙂
@caw25sha
@caw25sha Жыл бұрын
I hope he doesn't start wearing pink trousers.
@brayand8022
@brayand8022 Жыл бұрын
@@geofftech2 Oh Bloody hell
@alanclarke4646
@alanclarke4646 Жыл бұрын
"Great Underground Journeys"? 😁😁😁
@MianCowell
@MianCowell Жыл бұрын
@@geofftech2 DO IT!
@highpath4776
@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын
@@geofftech2 For Hammersmith / Barking Hammersmith and City Line ? ( and does the circle have one end two ends or four ends ?)
@Paul_Lucas
@Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын
What else is there to do in Uxbridge? I used this station a few times when staying as an air cadet at the RAF base, just up the road. You used to stay there if you were doing something very privileged and fun like going on overseas camp, or on the International Air Cadet Exchange, as it was close to Heathrow. Fond memories. The base was demolished about 10 years ago for houses, but the Battle of Britain bunker remains, as does a fascinating RAF Cinema hall, and one or two former 3-storey barrack blocks (the old 12 man room type) I'd stay in. It's an interesting site to walk around and do take note of the housing estate that was built on the site, which has some interesting street names!
@jackiespeel6343
@jackiespeel6343 Жыл бұрын
Top floor of the library - display of historical objects.
@russeljohn3471
@russeljohn3471 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, very interesting, 😊👍
@ianhelps3749
@ianhelps3749 Жыл бұрын
I remember the R.A.F base at Uxbridge. When I was in Air Cadets I went there for a weekend drill course. Took the Metropolitan line from Baker Street, quite a journey. Shame to hear that the base is no more.
@natts
@natts Жыл бұрын
Nice to see this weighleway station, Geoff.
@BomberFletch31
@BomberFletch31 Жыл бұрын
Or the whaleway station for some ... 😛
@einarjohansen8252
@einarjohansen8252 Жыл бұрын
I've been to Uxbridge once when visiting London. The reason for my visit to the end of this line was a visit to The Battle of Britain Bunker. A great museum 15 minutes walk from the station. Had I seen this video before my visit I would have taken a closer look at the lovely station building. I love these End of the Line videos.
@Andy-ju8bb
@Andy-ju8bb Жыл бұрын
I haven't been to Uxbridge station in about 30 years. Used to go there every day as I went to Brunel University. I can't believe how little it's changed.
@PokhrajRoy.
@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын
Omg the Uxbridge Station has some beautifully preserved stuff.
@JMHM3170
@JMHM3170 Жыл бұрын
Love the Pic of the 607 Trolley Buses that used to terminate at the Cinema (Savoy, Regal?) & follow the Uxbridge Road all the way to Shepherds Bush. Strange that the emphasis is now 'Electric'!! Here in Limoges France, we still have Trolley Buses, EU progress?
@JudsonMatt88
@JudsonMatt88 Жыл бұрын
Uxbridge has a beautiful station. Love the design.
@salmankayani6212
@salmankayani6212 Жыл бұрын
I used to study at nearby Brunel University and I used this station almost everyday for three years. Lots of memories! Love Uxbridge
@studio6584
@studio6584 Жыл бұрын
I was brought up in Iver Heath; my father was a professional musician and would spend the day in his workshop, change into his DJ, cycle the 2 1/2 miles to Uxbridge Station with his instruments on his back, leave his bike locked in the secure area, hop on a Met or Picc train and could be in the orchestra pit at the Royal Opera House in an hour and 20 from home. Later I worked as a printers messenger for an Uxbridge-based firm and had a weekly "Go As You Please" ticket as we delivered printing blocks (what are they, eh?) to the various London newspapers and magazine HQs. Explored the tube network extensiveIy in the 1970s. I love the station and how it really hasn't changed much inside. I must be getting old - that all seemed like a couple of years ago... (I also vaguely remember being taken to Uxbridge Vine Street station when it was still just about in use - sadly it was very run-down.)
@jacquelineharrod6386
@jacquelineharrod6386 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Most interesting.👍😊😊😊
@user-vu8pm4dw6d
@user-vu8pm4dw6d 10 ай бұрын
I also have certain memories too that only felt like a few years ago, yet they were actually 10 years ago!
@MostlyPennyCat
@MostlyPennyCat Жыл бұрын
Yay Uxbridge! Just down the road from Brunel University. Was there from 1997 when an all zone travel card was £4.80. Yes. We'd travel to random places just for fun. Happy days.
@MostlyPennyCat
@MostlyPennyCat Жыл бұрын
Although those are some fancy new trains there, not like the clunky old things we rode on.
@quintuscrinis8032
@quintuscrinis8032 Жыл бұрын
Still miss the A-stock.
@craigycraigo85
@craigycraigo85 Жыл бұрын
Loved this one I used to live here and miss living here
@mikedenholm5892
@mikedenholm5892 Жыл бұрын
That platform indicator light box is manually controlled from Rayner's Lane signal cabin. So if it's displaying the wrong platform, apologies, one of us must have just hit the wrong button! 😅 Also, the station used to look even better before they ran those awful cable trays along the length of it 🙄 + I conquer the café is definitely worth a visit 👍
@h.martinsmith7839
@h.martinsmith7839 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree on the cable trays and the cafe where time has stood still, its totally bizarre but love it. The area just outside the station is also fascinating and deservers some minor exploration.
@darthwiizius
@darthwiizius Жыл бұрын
People in charge of information displays do like a laugh, one person in Cambridge described Letchworth (that train's only stop between Cams and Kings Cross, it was an express train) in ye olde vernacular, it got on the local TV broadcast.
@eastlancsesteem
@eastlancsesteem Жыл бұрын
I've been to Uxbridge in 2017. It was peaceful surprisingly.
@abbybudgeon5371
@abbybudgeon5371 Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this episode since im from the small town of Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, which was named after its sister town of Uxbridge in the UK! Lovely to see the other Uxbridge.
@Paul-vu5bo
@Paul-vu5bo Жыл бұрын
Fish finger sandwich for dinner and a Geoff Marshall video to watch. Life is good!
@fredsmith6725
@fredsmith6725 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Geoff I've been waiting for this one. I've known Uxbridge since I was a kid in the 1970's visiting my gran when we came to London from Suffolk. It always reminded me of a Thunderbirds silo as we came in to dock! 😃Happy days
@peterflegg7596
@peterflegg7596 Жыл бұрын
I live in Perth West Australia and faithfully watch all your videos as you bring them as they bring back memories (London born but have lived in WA for 50 years). In march next year -23- I have booked a months holiday in London and plan to ride all the underground lines to the end of the line. I will have to buy a copy of that book you showed us. How knows. I might even see you but doubt if I'd have to courage to say hallo.
@powerballminep67
@powerballminep67 Жыл бұрын
On the Uxbridge town towpath where you were, a couple of years ago I saw a Kingfisher on the opposite concrete bank. I thought this timid creature would fly away as soon as I approached my side of the canal, opposite. It didn't, It just perched there feeling perfectly safe and enjoying the sunshine. After a while, I was the first to leave.
@Brash_Candicoot
@Brash_Candicoot Жыл бұрын
Uxbridge is soooooooooooo beautiful station!
@johnrafferty8087
@johnrafferty8087 Жыл бұрын
Always loved Uxbridge
@flowwesterly6136
@flowwesterly6136 Жыл бұрын
My black taxi bud just sent me this.. my home town! Love Uxbridge, the canals are a Godsend, wonderful place to escape and lose yourself in nature. Lovely people too!
@imarobotking
@imarobotking Жыл бұрын
used to live in uxbridge, you ventured along roads and paths that i used to hang about and walk along myself.
@AndreiTupolev
@AndreiTupolev Жыл бұрын
Also for fans of architecture, of course, Uxbridge is the home of Brunel University, to which the adjective "magnificent" has very frequently been applied. And where scenes for A Clockwork Orange were filmed. I believe it's on the track bed of the old GWR West Drayton - Uxbridge branch
@JMHM3170
@JMHM3170 Жыл бұрын
Vine Street!
@arthurballs9632
@arthurballs9632 Жыл бұрын
St. Andrew's Church in Uxbridge was designed by George Gilbert Scott, who of course designed St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, ie the beautiful frontispiece of St. Pancras Station.
@BrainW33a
@BrainW33a Жыл бұрын
@@arthurballs9632 And at end of the line Amersham there is Gilbert Scott Court, build as workhouse in 1838. Located next to Amersham hospital.
@chrisgates8891
@chrisgates8891 Жыл бұрын
My old stomping ground as I was born in Uxbridge in 1970, about 5 mins walk from the canal and about 10 mins to the station, before we moved to Hillingdon (again, about 5 mins walk to the station) so would travel from Hillingdon to Uxbridge station to go to my one of my locals on a Thursday night to meet up with my mates down there. Always loved the station for its quirkyness of the little kiosk type shops and the old newspaper kiosk they had in the station that you don't see many off nowadays. I always remember the café as being something that was stuck back in the 1950's when I was younger. I left in '92 and haven't been back there properly for quite a few years now, but it is so nice to see the old station is still exactly the same as it was before, but I'm sure that the whole of the high street has completely changed from the time I was there. I look back and laugh now when we'd walk all the way up to the front of whatever train we were getting to go back to Hillingdon as we could then get off right by the stairs. Now I look back and think how daft it was as we used to think it was quicker doing it that way, but in reality we still ended walking the same distance 🤣
@DanielDiaz-um1xd
@DanielDiaz-um1xd Жыл бұрын
Love the guy giving you the thumbs up while boarding
@PetertheRock.
@PetertheRock. Жыл бұрын
Thanks Geoff! It's my 'home' station. I probably only moved here 40 odd years ago because the house was near a nice out-of-town pub! But the great thing about Uxbridge is that there are 3 rivers, the Colne, Frays (with an 'a'!), and the Pinn. There were 3 railways termini (I think the only other place was Lowestoft?!). There are 3 further education Colleges (Brunel Uni, Bucks New Uni, and Uxbridge College). And we are very near 3 motorways: M25, M4, M40. Yes, we do things in threes here! Great!
@Lxmix336
@Lxmix336 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this really engaging edition to the End Of The Line series, Sir Geoff Marshall!
@xTimelord1997x
@xTimelord1997x Жыл бұрын
I used to go to Uxbridge when I worked in the area. Always came out and in from the side entrance and across the bridge I couldn't help but stop and watch for a while as i walked across the bridge. The view is just perfect.
@acey850
@acey850 Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this end of the line episode since I have been going to Uxbridge recently. It is magnificent and it did give me cathedral vibes when I first saw it and ut still does everytime
@JaapFilius
@JaapFilius Жыл бұрын
I was there a few times. Wonderful station.
@PokhrajRoy.
@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын
4:00 Wow! It’s beautiful! 👏🏽
@rogerdonnelly2946
@rogerdonnelly2946 Жыл бұрын
Love your quirkiness, the encyclopedic knowledge, razor-sharp consciousness, & your utter joy of life, Geoff. Mr Tube, you are the Rail Deal!
@popsr8270
@popsr8270 Жыл бұрын
uxbridge is my favourite station for a reason! beautiful building, and some personal history with the town too. thanks for the video geoff :D
@malcolmkinnon8436
@malcolmkinnon8436 Жыл бұрын
Love all the retro in this station
@expertmax32
@expertmax32 Жыл бұрын
I love this series so much. Thanks for the hard work you put into it.
@GUNNERS_GOAT
@GUNNERS_GOAT 11 ай бұрын
⁠@@geofftech2I love your videos, I’m not-even from London. I live in New York!
@robc.9559
@robc.9559 Жыл бұрын
My local terminal station, check; part of my walk to work, check; great views of canal, check! Cheers, Geoff.
@lopsidedhead
@lopsidedhead Жыл бұрын
Woooo, my home station! Glad to finally see you here :D
@davidbassett4577
@davidbassett4577 Жыл бұрын
Another great end of the line video .. a station I have changed buses at many times in late 60’s/70’s .. living in High Wycombe back then .. used to catch Green Line 711 to the front of the tube Station & then catch a 207 to Shepherds Bush (after purchasing a Red Rover Ticket at the station) .. then after London Country took over the former LT Country Area on 1/1/70, could get a Golden Rover ticket & change on to a 727 to Reigate or Crawley & after 1972 a 724 to Staines via The Cargo Tunnel at Heathrow. Alternatively.. walk round the side to the old open bus station & catch a 321 to St Albans or Luton etc. or a 348 to Windsor. Always admired the frontage at Uxbridge. Another place to visit at Uxbridge is the Battle of Britain bunker at RAF Uxbridge.
@PokhrajRoy.
@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын
Uxbridge has always intrigued me since I first saw it on the Piccadilly Line. I look forward to what we see today.
@charlesboyle3249
@charlesboyle3249 Жыл бұрын
You are insane for buying your own weight scale at that store and taking it to the train station like that; & I love it. Best smirk laugh I’ve had all week.
@chrisstehlik9030
@chrisstehlik9030 Жыл бұрын
When I visited London a number of years ago, I was tempted to visit the end of the line stations but didn't due to time and other things planned. So I am very happy that you are doing them and I can watch along and choose which to see if I visit London again.
@bjoernaltmann
@bjoernaltmann Жыл бұрын
I used to travel to Uxbridge in 2009, when the old and rattling Metropolitan Line trains were still in service. I was impressed by the station of course and specifically the train indicator. Made a few illustrations right there
@arthurballs9632
@arthurballs9632 Жыл бұрын
The Old Rattler as it was known. Apparently it was the points that were mostly responsible, according to a representative of the Transport Museum who gave a talk at the Ruislip History Society in 2014ish. He specified the ones at Neasden. Which reminded me of people nearly being bounced out of their seats back in the 90s.
@appleone1001
@appleone1001 Жыл бұрын
one great video straight into another. (Jay Forman)
@redriverraider
@redriverraider Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful classic station! Another must see! Thanks!
@johna5635
@johna5635 Жыл бұрын
Literally "the end of the line" for me during my working week! The best overhead view of the station is *actually* the office block I commute to most days of my life! (...Tiny glimpse on 0:55) I should also say that anyone paying a visit there should definitely "pop in" to that station caff you mentioned in passing - a regular lunch time haunt for me and my friend - and the people who run it are really great!
@MichaelSebastianTodd
@MichaelSebastianTodd Жыл бұрын
ive been to Uxbridge loads of times its a great town in West London and i love the station and i cant wait to do my next visit to Uxbridge in the new year brilliant video
@amy-alystillson3953
@amy-alystillson3953 Жыл бұрын
Ahh you got me all excited for a canals series! Loves the video as a canal dwelling Uxbridge local.
@sarahschrock3511
@sarahschrock3511 Жыл бұрын
Love the book plug. What a great find.
@Mishima505
@Mishima505 Жыл бұрын
The stained glass above the ticket hall not only inlcudes the arms of Middlesex County Council but also those of Buckinghamshire County Council (a swan) as it sits just on the border between those two counties.
@steamsearcher
@steamsearcher Жыл бұрын
Thanks Geoff that is such a WEIGHT off my mind. Love David and Lily.
@damianknight8064
@damianknight8064 Жыл бұрын
watching this at home in uxbridge! I love how the station looks
@johnhood3172
@johnhood3172 Жыл бұрын
Hi, my aunt lived in Denham, I use to go to Uxbridge and get a bus , I used that weighting machine so 60 years ago, good to still see it’s there, great to see you use your own scales , if I ever get back to London, I will do the same, thanks for the idea. Regards. JH
@judys424
@judys424 Жыл бұрын
I worked in the short-lived Paperchase branch inside the station a few years ago, it was a lovely place to come to work every day!
@colingraham1065
@colingraham1065 Жыл бұрын
Cracking station, went from there to the LT Museum on an open day at Acton depot. Well worth a look.
@AdamBoothUK
@AdamBoothUK Жыл бұрын
Grew up in Uxbridge. We’d never go to Rayners Lane and change as that was a windswept and cold open platform and the Piccadilly had so many stops. Met line to Baker Street was the start of many days out, just make sure you get the last train home.
@MSavageEsq
@MSavageEsq Жыл бұрын
My grandparents lived in Uxbridge when I was a kid. As I grew older, I used to catch the train from South Harrow across to Uxbridge, where I'd either stroll up to their place near the Common or Granddad would pick me up. Still have great affection for the town. This video was a lovely reminder.
@flaherty84
@flaherty84 Жыл бұрын
Worked in Uxbridge from. 2006 to 2010.many after work drinks in the three tuns and bar roosh!
@SandyQueue
@SandyQueue Жыл бұрын
Just visited Uxbridge for the first time last night, at twilight. Beautiful!
@punkypink83
@punkypink83 Жыл бұрын
Really pleased to see do the exact route I do from Uxbridge over Frey's river to the canal. Our workplace's boats go to the boat center in Uxbridge for drydock work so for a week every year I do that trip everyday to work on our boat
@tweedyoutdoors
@tweedyoutdoors Жыл бұрын
I made a stupid video starting at Uxbridge station (drinking Champagne by the M25, obviously) but just dashed straight out of the station, and missed most of the surprisingly beautiful details you thoughtfully highlighted here. So a special thanks for this, I think I've learned an important lesson!
@carysw8967
@carysw8967 Жыл бұрын
The book sounds great- sad I'm no longer living near London. And I was once in India for three months and concerned about my weight after bad stomach- there was lots of weighing machines in their train stations so I used one- on the card that came out it told me my fortune too!
@ricktownend9144
@ricktownend9144 Жыл бұрын
the last time I got a fortune card out of a machine it read 'your seven year cycle of good luck has just come to an end...'
@stephenhester9804
@stephenhester9804 Жыл бұрын
There were a couple of little Chocolate Vending Machines on the right hand side of the entrance that are now covered by the Tube Map. I was there just before Lockdown and they were putting the Map Frame up at the time.
@highpath4776
@highpath4776 Жыл бұрын
I forgot the vending machines, used to use them on a few platforms. London Underground was Cadburys, BR Nestles
@lordofhousestewart1821
@lordofhousestewart1821 Жыл бұрын
I think i have to take a trip out to uxbridge..thanks geoff
@Super17seconds
@Super17seconds Жыл бұрын
Hi Geoff nice to meet you. Last year I worked at Uxbridge and used to marvel at this station. It was like revisiting today with your KZfaq series. Thank you.
@YoGemmy
@YoGemmy Жыл бұрын
During the train strike this weekend I need to drive to a tube station. Thanks Geoff, this has made it all seem a lot less scary.
@MinegateTransport
@MinegateTransport Жыл бұрын
Great series Geoff! Loving the series, entertaining and educational
@moocow4899
@moocow4899 Жыл бұрын
Now to find a friend to race with! Always happy to see a new Geoff video :)
@ketch_up
@ketch_up Жыл бұрын
Best end of the line vid yet
@geoffreyhui830
@geoffreyhui830 Жыл бұрын
We visited London for 10 days in August. What brought us to Uxbridge was the Battle of Britain Bunker Experience. I have seen the bunker so many times in documentaries, but being in the bunker itself was much better. The tour is extremely well organised. It's a short walk from the station through a park.
@buzzukfiftythree
@buzzukfiftythree Жыл бұрын
"Dear Middlesex, dear vanished country friend, Your neighbour, London, killed you in the end" John Betjamin.
@CaseyJonesNumber1
@CaseyJonesNumber1 Жыл бұрын
But Middlesex still lives, only the County Council administering the county was abolished.
@ludogatari9558
@ludogatari9558 Жыл бұрын
@@CaseyJonesNumber1 I still write it for my addresses. I will also consider myself from Middlesex and going to London as being something outside of where I'm from.
@barlypop
@barlypop Жыл бұрын
How excellent is that. Buying a set of scales because the old weighing machine is no longer working. I remember as a child the old weighing machines at stations, especially on the Isle of Wight for holidays, for a small fee you got a momentum of your visit. Fabulous 🚂 👍
@TheFlowerGirl77
@TheFlowerGirl77 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic End of the Line today Geoff! Thank you. 🌹
@scarlettmissredblack1381
@scarlettmissredblack1381 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Geoff. Love your content.
@snicket87
@snicket87 Жыл бұрын
Oohh, it reminded of my university days in Brunel!
@richardparker989
@richardparker989 Жыл бұрын
You see Geoff, you jest about doing a series on the canals but there's so much history there it would actually be great.
@waightkl
@waightkl Жыл бұрын
I spent 4 years at Brunel Uni (Uxbridge) back in the 70s. Many happy memories of student trips into London from the station. There was always a strong smell of caramel in Uxbridge back then. I think there was some sort of confectionery factory nearby.
@NickBadley
@NickBadley Жыл бұрын
I don't know why I found buying a weighing machine for the station so utterly hilarious.. but I did!
@AaronD_
@AaronD_ Жыл бұрын
geoff: video over! also geoff: *goes to argos to buy scales for a 5 second scene*
@MadCatPerson1977
@MadCatPerson1977 Жыл бұрын
I live in a neighbouring town to Uxbridge. It's good to know that the Sainsburys has an Argos (though I have known the former have owned the latter for many years) , to replace the store that closed in the Pavilions shopping centre as a result of the pandemic. Thank you Geoff as otherwise I wouldn't have realised it was there! 👍
@Zauchi
@Zauchi Жыл бұрын
I was in Uxbridge the other day and was thinking that the nearest one was in Cowley/Yiewsley. 🤦lol
@ludogatari9558
@ludogatari9558 Жыл бұрын
@@Zauchi It was until the last few weeks. That one closed down and was replaced by the one in Sainsburys.
@oliviabolger2690
@oliviabolger2690 Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe to see a place I have visited so often in a KZfaq video!! Uxbridge is a great meeting place to see my friends and hang out
@lakelady57
@lakelady57 Жыл бұрын
😍 I so enjoy this series Uxbridge seems a good place to visit - thank you G
@harleymann5981
@harleymann5981 Жыл бұрын
Incredible to see where I live in one of your videos!! You definitely missed out a lot of good bits about our lovely town 😉 awesome video as usual!
@michaelsplotagonanimations1125
@michaelsplotagonanimations1125 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Dinoteddi
@Dinoteddi Жыл бұрын
Uxbridge is probably my favorite terminus for a Metro line in the UK, as it looks like a terminus, unlike a fair few termini (i.e Chesham and Amersham), though, if we include international ones, Pireaus on the Athens metro is pretty nice, albeit a little grubby
@bobsteryt
@bobsteryt Жыл бұрын
To be far to Amersham its not actually a terminus station, and was never built as such
@NJRD977
@NJRD977 Жыл бұрын
The only thing that will trump the purchasing of the scales would be if you left them in situ so that those of us who have had to urgently weigh ourselves before joining the train could have our needs met. On why it is there - no idea but as a kid in the late 70s and early 80s, I vaguely remember seeing scales (usually with a big red cast iron case and what seemed like a huge face) in lots of public places and specifically in woolworth stores
@kopspijker3515
@kopspijker3515 Жыл бұрын
I have never been this early to a Geoff video. Must be the start of the line.
@Sim0nTrains
@Sim0nTrains Жыл бұрын
Uxbridge is awesome, great video Geoff
@simonadams71
@simonadams71 Жыл бұрын
Very pleased that there was no mention of the town's extremely part time, part year MP
@westyham1
@westyham1 Жыл бұрын
Another quality video Geoff, thanks
@beds139
@beds139 Жыл бұрын
My memories of Uxbridge Station from the 60s & 70s are of a dark dingy place. Good to see that they have brightened it up.
@DAVIDATDI
@DAVIDATDI Жыл бұрын
I get serious Martin Lewis vibes from you Geoff. Not a bad thing of course. Just a solid passionate presentation style 👌
@Ibis117
@Ibis117 Жыл бұрын
Five so far (Uxbridge, Harrow and Wealdstone, Stratford, Stanmore, and E&C) five scheduled for tomorrow (if the DLR counts). Hooray for 60+ Oyster cards!
@WifeMamaArtist
@WifeMamaArtist Жыл бұрын
Why those five?
@Ibis117
@Ibis117 Жыл бұрын
@@WifeMamaArtist Uxbridge, as I needed to visit Ruislip Manor, and thought, "why not?" Stanmore to Stratford to tick off the Jubilee, H&W to E&C to tick off the Bakerloo. (TfL's own heritage railway). Going to try West Ruislip next week, back on the Piccadilly (via U1 bus to Ruislip). I will get there.
@AnonimityAssured
@AnonimityAssured Жыл бұрын
Loving this series.
@quintuscrinis8032
@quintuscrinis8032 Жыл бұрын
00:45 according to the time maps, I think the Metropolitan is about 15/20 minutes faster to King's Cross. In part because it heads a more direct route, while the piccadilly has to go all the way down to Acton first.
@garethsmith2250
@garethsmith2250 Жыл бұрын
Uxbridge Shopping Centre has great Car Park very useful for Wembley Stadium
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