STAND CLEAR OF THE DOORS
David Williams
- Regions:
- Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, London, Worcestershire, Warwickshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional : U3As, History and Community groups, WIs, Probus
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- Travel
- Updated:
- 17th August 2026
- Tagged:
- Railways | British Culture | Maps | Achievements
London was the first city to create and build an underground railway system. It was dirty, smelly, uncomfortable and unhealthy for passengers who had to travel in open carriages in dimly-lit tunnels. But it was a huge development in urban travel and now there are over 200 cities globally with underground Metro systems.
Views: 14 | Enquiries: 0About David Williams
City.of London registed Guide and Lecturer. BA (Hons) History (London) MA Sport history and culture MA Heritage studies. Specializing in London social history, events. people, traditions and culture. Speaker on cruise ships. Destination talks .
Over a long period I have received and accepted over 40 enquiries to give talks at a wide range of clubs and organisations in village halls as well as large theatres. My details have been revised recently. If you are searching for a story - teller with good visual PowerPoint presentations then please get in touch. I can send you a comprehensive list of all my talks.
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