Category Archives: Signs, Symbols & other Misinterpretations

Prague’s Tram & Metro Network … where are we again?

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If you have read some of my earlier blogs (and thank-you very much if you have), you may have gathered that I am rather obsessed with public transport networks, maps and signs. The very efficient metro, bus and tram network … Continue reading

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London … 2,012 hours to go before the Olympics begin and organisers pay tribute to comedy legend Kenny Everett

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Yesterday, the Olympic stadium was officially opened with an event attended by 40,000 people to mark 2,012 hours to go before the London 2012 Olympics begin. Unfortunately, I did not have a ticket for the event, but I still popped … Continue reading

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London … and an unfortunate misinterpretation of a fine piece of street art

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I was meeting a dear gentleman friend of mine for lunch in town earlier today, and agreed to meet him at Green Park station. As I arrived ten minutes early, I had time to marvel the artwork cladding the newly … Continue reading

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London … train toilets fit for Olympians?

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Another public transport sign I’m afraid (this is becoming an obsession). I just couldn’t help congratulating London Midland in providing specific toilet facilities for the high volume of Sumo wrestlers that will evidently be travelling on their trains this Summer … Continue reading

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Madrid’s Metro Signs … lost in translation?

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I’m always intrigued by public signs (as previous posts will verify). They absolutely fascinate me. There were several dotted about the stations and trains of Madrid’s efficient Metro network that caught my eye during my trip to the city last … Continue reading

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London … and the obvious solution to an age old bladder problem

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I was travelling into work on the Tube this morning when I looked up at the advertisement board opposite me. It was an advert I have seen many times before regarding bladder problems. Yet, this particular copy was more informative … Continue reading

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London … Darlek threat to passengers by London Underground?

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Travelling home on the Tube earlier I spotted Transport for London‘s latest publicity poster to combat the problem of littering in stations. I have to say I was a little perplexed by it. That’s clearly not a dustbin. That’s a … Continue reading

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London … train seats for the stars?

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I was on a Southern Railway train earlier when I noticed this sign (apologies that it’s a bit blurred. The train was moving rather fast). Alas, none were travelling from Clapham Junction to Victoria this evening. As for this one … Continue reading

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