Step inside The London Transport Museum with John of The Lucky Needle! After a short trip in a time machine we begin our journey in 1800, where you could not only catch a ride in a carriage drawn by a horse, but also by actual car men! From there see how trains steamed past horses and led to London’s Underground Tube! While you’re down in London’s Hidden Underground, “Mind the Gap” and see the important role the Tube has played in other areas of London’s history. Then hop on to the Red Double Decker Bus to learn more about this iconic mode of public transportation that we still use today. While staying in the city of London, we found there was a lack of car culture, perhaps due to the winter climate and large population, and everyone in the cold crowded city seems to ride the Tube. After some searching for other automotive upholstery attractions, we literally took the Tube to The London Transport Museum to learn more about this city’s use of public transportation throughout history and how it has shaped the surrounding car culture.

I am excited to share our newest Lucky Needle Video with you: The London Transport Museum! This brand-new style of video takes you with us on our travels, as we explore the history and culture surrounding upholstery and automotive applications all over the world!

As you all know, while we were abroad this year, we set out to learn all about Europe’s long and important history in all areas of upholstery, and bring you along for the journey!! Unfortunately, before we were able to explore upholstery shops, automotive factories, and museums to see and learn all that Europe has to offer, we had to come back to the US, due to the global pandemic. We were, however, able to visit one location and film one video, before we had to leave! 

While staying in the city of London, we found there was a lack of car culture, perhaps due to the winter climate and large population, and everyone in the cold crowded city seems to ride the Tube.  After some searching for other automotive upholstery attractions, we literally took the Tube to The London Transport Museum to learn more about this city’s use of public transportation throughout history and how it’s shaped the surrounding car culture.

This video was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. We were safely home and quarantined once the outbreak became severe and hope you are all safe and well too!