Londonist: Time Machine

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London Tunnels: The Secret World Beneath the Streets of Holborn

You've heard of High Holborn. Let's explore Low Holborn.

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Matt Brown
Jun 18, 2025
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Welcome to Londonist: Time Machine, the newsletter of London history. This week… I’ve been on a very special site visit.

I know High Holborn better than any road in London. I’ve walked it for decades. I can picture almost every building in my mind’s eye. I’ve thoroughly explored and memorised every alley and side-turning. You won’t catch me out. Not above

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