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The best platforms of the entire network? I think so.
While the Hammersmith & City (H&C) line runs through the entire original section of the London Underground, it has only been shown as a separate line on the tube map since 1990. This means that it is technically the newest underground line in London, although not new lines or stations were built when the line was transferred from the metropolitan line.
With the extension of the Circle line to Hammersmith in 2009, the Hammersmith & City line no longer has a single station. However, here are some photos, data and my impressions of each of the 29 stations that currently make up the line:
Hammersmith (líneas Hammersmith & City y Circle)
Entrance to Hammersmith station for the H&C and Circle lines
Impressions:The modern Broadway shopping complex completely dominates the area here and is home to one of Hammersmith's two stations on the network. However, if you wish to take the H&C trains, you must cross Hammersmith Broadway. In my opinion, this is the much prettier of the two stations, although increasingly overshadowed by the surrounding buildings.
Random fact:Opened in 1868, it is the older of the two stations called Hammersmith. The other opened in 1874 and serves the Piccadilly & District lines. The two stations are about 135 m apart on foot.
Golden Hawk Street
West entrance to Goldhawk Road station
Impressions:Goldhawk Road could also be called Shepherd's Bush Market, as it is at its southern end. The area outside the station is not particularly busy, but seems to be home to people from many different cultures. The station itself was unstaffed the day I visited and looks run down.
Random fact:Although the line to Hammersmith opened in 1864, the station was not built until 1914.
Shepherds Bush Markt
The northern entrance to Shepherd's Bush Market proper, from which the station takes its name.
Impressions:The actual Shepherd's Bush Market station closely resembles Goldhawk Road, which is not surprising when you consider that they are only a few hundred yards away. The main difference is that this station is much busier and the surroundings are livelier. Despite this, it still feels a bit worn and run down.
Random fact:From 1914 to 2008 it was known as Shepherd's Bush. The name has been changed to avoid confusion with the Mittel- and Oberlandbahn stations of the same name, which are located 480 m from here. Had the name not been changed, there would have been three stations called Shepherd's Bush.
Wrong way
The incredibly wide entrance to Wood Lane station.
Impressions:Completely different from the previous two seasons. It is clean, modern and very spacious. Coming out of the station you will probably notice one of two things, either the BBC Television Center (soon to be renamed) and/or the huge Westfield shopping centre. A useful station, if not a particularly memorable one.
Random fact:The newest station in the metro network opened in 2008, but takes its name from a nearby old station that closed in 1959.
calle latimer
Latimer Street entrance
Impressions:This is the first stop at Kensington and Chelsea, but this is not the elegant finale. You may not know it, but the northern counties of the district are among the most deprived in the country. Few people seem to use the station and it was unmanned the day I visited. Still, I really like it because it has a hole in the wall feel to it.
Random fact:The station is about 500 m from the street that gave the station its name. Latimer Road used to be closer to the station, but the construction of the Westway has changed that.
Ladbroke's Tree
Ladbroke Grove para Portobello Road Roundel
Impressions:Heading north after exiting the station, you'll immediately pass the Westway, one of London's biggest urban follies. No doubt it was allowed to continue in part because this is not yet the rich part of K&C. The train station is not really remarkable, although it was quite busy due to the crowds going to the Portobello Road market.
Random fact:Contains "For Portobello Road" at the roundabout, one of only three stations and the only one on the Hammersmith & City line.
westbourne park
Possible disused bandstand in Westbourne Park
Impressions:When you come out of Westbourne Park station, there's not much outside - the Westway immediately to the north and the Metropolitan Pub immediately to the south. The station building appears unusually large given the relatively small number of passengers that seem to use it. Nice, but again not really memorable.
Random fact:In February 1913 a bomb was discovered at the train station.
royal oak
Platform and rails at Royal Oak train station
Impressions:Royal Oak is an island in a sea of rails. It's old, run down, unstaffed on the weekends and almost feels like it's been forgotten. I really like it because it feels hidden from the public.
Random fact:Built by the Great Western Railway, it served major trains until 1934, but was not delivered to London Transport until 1970.
paddington
The north of Paddington's two stations empties into Regent's Canal.
Impressions:This is the northern station of Paddington's two tube stations. They are separated by the main Paddington station. This has recently been revamped to provide modern platforms. While it is clean and functional, it doesn't really retain any of the station's history.
Random fact:Paddington (Bishop's Road) was the terminus of Farringdon's first tube line. It was inaugurated on January 10, 1863.
Calle Edgeware
Look for Edgware Road Station
Impressions:Again this is one of two stations called Edgware Road. The other is a short walk away and serves the Bakerloo line. In my opinion, this is the prettier of the two and you can still tell that it was built by theMetropolbahn. However, I find the station a bit strange, as the station building stands entirely on its own.no other adjacentHomes, offices or even shops.
Random fact:6 people died on 7.7. (July 7, 2005) Killed when one of four bombs detonated on a train leaving the station.
baker street
Playing with the red filter at Baker Street station.
Impressions:When I first visited Baker Street on my visits to the Bakerloo Line station, I was not very impressed. I must have been in a bad mood because the platform on the eastbound Hammersmith & City and Circle line is possibly the best on the whole network - it's the tube as it should be!
If you only need to see one subway platform, this should be it!
Random fact:Since the tube first opened in 1863, the eastbound platform on the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines has been the best place on the tube network to see what the original stations looked like.
great portland street
Ticket booth at Great Portland Street Station
Impressions:Great Portland Street is one of those stations that you generally don't visit unless you have a reason to be in the area. It's too bad because the exterior (under construction when I visited but finished now), ticket hall (see above) and platforms (mix of old and new) are all worth a look.
Random fact:At one time Great Portland Street had a car showroom below its shops.
Euston-Platz
Um... I think you're missing a line calling this station.
Impressions:Euston Square is a drab little station that's not particularly memorable. Frustratingly, despite its name, it is not directly connected to Euston Station. That means you have to walk 5 minutes on the ground andPay a second fare if you want to change trains(Apparently counts asfrom the switchboard, so only one fee needs to be paid). The only good thing about the station is that it serves as a tube under the busy Euston Road.
Random fact:Opened as Gower Street in 1863, using the current name since 1909.
King's Cross-St. Pankras
How I look every time I visit St. Pancras.
Impressions:As I am King's Cross-St. Pancras 6 times during this project, I quickly decided that I had to look at different parts of the station each time or go crazy (the tube station is pretty normal). On this visit I chose St Pancras International which I think is the best train station in the UK and a great way to welcome people arriving on the Eurostar. Just look up.
Random fact:The station is connected to Waterloo and Canary Wharf, as it has the most escalators within the "limit" of the tube ticket barrier, with a total of 20.
Farringdon
Inside Farringdon Station on a Hammersmith & City Line train
Impressions:Farringdon has to be one of my favorite stations on the entire network and will soon be one of the busiest as it will be a central hub for Crossrail and Thameslink. The station perfectly blends the old with the new. If you're visiting on a weekend, keep in mind that you're on the outskirts of town and not much is open in the area.
Random fact:The lines from King's Cross to Farringdon run along the now covered River Fleet.
at the barbecue
The straight and boring platforms of the Barbican station
Impressions:The Barbican Estate is one of my favorite places to walk in London. It's ugly but fascinating, full of secret passages and hidden shops. On the other hand, Barbican Station is just plain boring. The only cool feature is that you can access the station via a high path and walk to Moorgate station without ever being at street level.
Random fact:The station replaced a building that read "This Was Shakespeare's House", although documented evidence for the claim is somewhat spotty.
motor
Entrance to Moorgate Hammersmith and City Line with scaffolding
Impressions:Moorgate is one of those double life stations. Come here on a weekday and it's packed. Come here on the weekend and it's empty, so empty it's almost eerie to walk inside. Since the interior of the station has few obvious features, there is no reason to delay.
Random fact:Originally opened in December 1865, it was one of the first stations to be added to the network after the original Paddington-Farringdon line was extended.
liverpool street
Why is this exit always closed when I use the station?
Impressions:Liverpool Street is one of my least favorite domestic train stations because I don't think the 1980s renovation fully ties in with the Victorian-era station. The metro part of the station is also quite unremarkable. And sadly, the Old Broad Street exit is always closed on weekends, which happens to be the exit I always try to use.
Random fact:The southeast corner of Liverpool Street station was built on the site of the original Bethlem Royal Hospital, which later became a notorious mental institution and the origin of the word chaos.
Aldgate Oeste
Aldgate East Roundel and directions to both exits
Impressions:Between Liverpool Street and Aldgate East you say goodbye to the Circle Line and hello to the District Line. Unlike most railway stations, Aldgate East has entrances at each end of the platforms. While useful during the day, they close the eastern entrances earlier than the western ones, which can make the station appear to be closing earlier than it really is. Once inside the station, be sure to check out the tiles on the walls.
Random fact:Before the current station could open in October 1938, the track was lowered 7 feet. They kept the track open during the day by using wooden trestles to prop up the track while they dug underneath. Then 900 workers lowered the entire track simultaneously in one night.
Weiskapelle
Track upgrade in Whitechapel in preparation for Crossrail
Impressions:Visiting Whitechapel feels like visiting a construction site. A large part of the platform space has been taken up with fencing to make room for Crossrail work. The station has some great old wooden stairs that take you up to the main ticket office. Outside there is a busy flea market where you can buy almost anything.
Random fact:Whitechapel is the only place on the network where the tube runs under the tube.
stepney verde
Old sign "To the trains".
Impressions:Stepney Green is much less busy than Whitechapel, and there is relatively little activity outside. Although the station retains many of its historical features, it is not overly memorable.
Random fact:It is the only station with the unique sign (above) directing people towards trains with their index finger.
end of mile
Mysterious 'Close to Home' message on crosswalk button in front of Mile End station
Impressions:Mile End is lively but not exactly busy. One thing that strikes me about the station is the interchange between platforms with the central line. This is one of the great qualities of the tube. However, like Stepney Green, the station does not stand out for any other reason.
Random fact:Mile End is the only tube station in the network to offer inter-platform exchanges between a tube line (Central) and a tube line (District and Hammersmith & City lines).
Bogenstraße
The train is heading west and goes on a curved track.
Impressions:Bow Road is a small, quiet station. One gets the impression that you are starting to leave central London behind. What is particularly notable here is that the line bends sharply at the eastern end of the platform.
Random fact:Between here and Bromley-By-Bow is the steepest route grade on the network at 3.57 percent.
bromley by bow
The view as you leave Bromley-By-Bow station
Impressions:Bromley-By-Bow must be in contention for one of the uglier exits from the railway station. You are immediately on the A12 and in front of you is the derelict building above. Even if this area is gentrified, it's hard to imagine that it will ever be beautiful.
Random fact:In EastEnders, the fictional Walford East tube station replaces Bromley-by-Bow.
west ham
Ticket to West Ham station with the date of my visit
Impressions:West Ham is a large and ugly modern railway station. On the first of my three possible visits, I was greeted by a huge police presence. I found out later that they were there to avoid trouble with a group of EDL supporters who were protesting in front of a mosque. Not a great first impression.
Random fact:When the station opened in 1901 it was originally known as West Ham. However, it was renamed West Ham (Manor Road) in 1924. It reverted to its previous name in 1969 when ownership of the station was transferred to the London Underground.
Plaistow
The rather boring Plaistow train station
Impressions:Plaistow is much less busy than West Ham on the day I visit. Not bad at all considering the company at the previous station. Plaistow retains some classic elements but doesn't really impress.
Random fact:Although the station was opened by the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway in 1858, it currently does not serve national rail services.
Parque Upton
Changing faces of East London outside the Queens Pub
Impressions:Upton Park is another typical Victorian train station. The real surprise, however, is the outdoor area. Since Whitechapel, the street in front of the station has not been so busy and diverse. One big draw is West Ham's stadium, but even on a non-match day you might think you're closer to central London than you are. The station is also next to Queen's Market, the formerHome of Muhammad Shahid Nazir aka the 1 pound fish man.
Random fact:Confusingly, Upton Park is the closest station to the Boleyn Ground, where West Ham United play.
east ham
East Ham Station Building
Impressions:Coming out of East Ham station I have to do a double take as the building and surroundings look almost exactly like Upton Park. Once again it is an old Victorian railway station with a varied and busy main street.
Random fact:Between 1905 and 1908 East Ham served as the eastern terminus for the electrified part of the District Line. Customers who wanted to go further east had to switch to steam trains.
Campana
The mysterious Grade II listed Barking Station
Impressions:When I get off the train at Barking, I am surprised to find that there are no Barking roundabouts there. Because the station does not belong to the London Underground, but to Network Rail. The next thing I notice is that the train station is an ugly block of cement. The main street in front of the station is less crowded than the previous two, although it still looks relatively varied.
Random fact:Although Barking's Ticket Hall dates from 1961 and is quite ugly, it has been a listed building since 1995.
Summary
I feel like in many ways the Hammersmith & City line is London's forgotten line. It has 29 stations, but all of them have at least one other line. It's the newest line on the map, but most stations feel old and run-down. It runs almost 16 miles long, but never through central London, only around its edges.
However, it does have some wonderful train stations, including the ones that made up the original Metropolitan Railroad, also known as the original Metro. I've certainly enjoyed visiting some of the stations, but I don't feel like having to revisit each and every one of them as I complete each line in order.
Until then, enjoy these additional facts about the Hammersmith & City Line as a whole:
10 facts about Hammersmith and the City Line
- track length:15.8 miles (25.5 kilometers)
- Number of stations:29
- Trips per year:114.6 million.
- Average travel time:Hammersmith to Barking takes 63 minutes at peak times if you don't get off at each station to take photos.
- Open:It has only appeared as a separate line since 1990, making it the newest line in the network.
- Past life:Before 1990, the line appeared on subway maps as part of the Metropolitan line.
- Tube Heritage Fact No. 1:Although it is the newest line, it covers the entire original section of the metro, inaugurated in 1863.
- Pub-Quiz-Fact No. 1:Contains the newest station on the network (Wood Lane opened in 2008) and several of the oldest stations on the network (Paddington to Farringdon)
- Operational Fact #1:Second line to be upgraded to new 7-car S Stock trains after Metropolitan.
- Operational Fact #2:Since the Circle line was extended to Hammersmith in 2009, the line has not had single stations.
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favorite season:The Hammersmith & City/Circle Line platforms on Baker Street are the best on the web. I'm also a big fan of Royal Oak, St Pancras National Rail Station and Farringdon.
The most unpopular station:While I don't like West Ham or Barking, Bromley-By-Bow has to be the worst of the line.
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FAQs
How many stations are on the Hammersmith line? ›
The Hammersmith & City line is a London Underground line that runs between Hammersmith in west London and Barking in east London. Printed in pink on the Tube map, it serves 29 stations over 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
What is the oldest Tube station in the world? ›Opened in 1863, The Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon was the first, urban, underground railway in the world. An extension from Baker Street to Swiss Cottage in 1868, however, put an end to this claim to fame.
What stations are on the Hammersmith and City Line? › What are some fun facts about the Tube in London? ›The London Underground has a staggering 270 stations. The longest possible single journey on one train is 34 miles, between West Ruislip and Epping on the Central Line. During the Second World War, part of the Piccadilly line was used to store British Museum treasures.
How old is the Hammersmith line? ›The original Hammersmith & City line opened in 1864 and now serves 29 stations between Hammersmith and Barking in Essex, sharing that route with parts of the District and Circle lines.
How often does the Hammersmith and City Line run? ›| Day | Operating Hours | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | 00:16 - 23:54 | 8 min |
| Fri | 00:16 - 23:54 | 8 min |
| Sat | 00:16 - 23:54 | 10 min |
| Sun | 00:16 - 23:53 | 10 min |
The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres. 15. In Central London the deepest station below street level is also the Northern line. It is the DLR concourse at Bank, which is 41.4 metres below.
What is the smallest tube station? ›Roding Valley tube station - Wikipedia.
Which Tube line is the busiest? ›Hammersmith (Dist&Picc Line) Underground Station.
Which zone is Hammersmith Station in? ›
Hammersmith is a London Underground station in Hammersmith. It is the western terminus of the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. The station is in Travelcard Zone 2. It is a short walk from the station of the same name on the Piccadilly and District lines.
How many stations does the tube have? ›London Underground, better known as the Tube, has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 272 stations. The Tube handles up to five million passenger journeys a day. At peak times, there are more than 543 trains whizzing around the Capital.
How fast do Tube trains go? ›For safety reasons, our Underground trains have a maximum speed of 60MPH. We often run trains in central London at a slower speed, as this allows us to have more trains on the network moving more passengers overall. The faster a train is going, the more distance is required to speed up and slow down at stations.
What is the longest gap between Tube stations? ›The longest distance between two stations is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) between Chalfont & Latimer and Chesham on the Metropolitan line. The shortest distance between adjacent stations is the 330 yards (300 m) between Leicester Square and Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line.
How many people jump on the Tube? ›...
Statistics.
| Line | Suicide attempts |
|---|---|
| Jubilee | 27 |
| Total | 643 |
Hammersmith developed as a Saxon fishing village and its name (which probably refers to the presence of a hammer smithy or forge) was first recorded in 1294.
Does Hammersmith station have a toilet? ›There are two photo booths located by the entrance to the public toilets and the car park corridor.
What happened to Hammersmith & city line? ›No disruptions. There are no reported disruptions at any .
How late do tube lines run? ›Tube services usually run from 5am until midnight, with Night Tube services on some lines on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Does Hammersmith and City Line run all night? ›24 hour weekend Tube service and the Hammersmith & City line | London City Hall.
How busy is Hammersmith and City Line? ›
Hammersmith & City Line Overview
It connects the district of Hammersmith in the west to the city of Barking in the east, through the city centre of the English capital. Opened in 1990, a part of the line was used for the first time in 1863. The line is used by 115,000,000 passengers each year.
The Metropolitan line is the oldest underground railway in the world. The Metropolitan Railway opened in January 1863 and was an immediate success, though its construction took nearly two years and caused huge disruption in the streets. Read more about the Metropolitan line.
What is the second oldest Tube line? ›The first deep-level tube line, the City and South London Railway, opened in 1890 with electric trains. This was followed by the Waterloo & City Railway in 1898, the Central London Railway in 1900, and the Great Northern and City Railway in 1904.
Which tube station has the longest escalator? ›With a vertical rise of 90 feet (27 m) and a length of 200 feet (61 m), the escalators at Angel station are the longest on the Underground, and the second longest in the United Kingdom (after one at Heathrow Terminal 5).
What is the newest tube station? ›...
Nine Elms tube station.
| Nine Elms | |
|---|---|
| WGS84 | 51.48000°N 0.12850°W |
| London transport portal | |
The record for the longest railway station name, which is 58 letters long, is held by 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch' in Wales.
Which tube station has the most exits? ›Bank. Has the most entrances/exits of any tube station with 12.
Which tube line is the cleanest? ›Metropolitan. Our study showed that the Metropolitan is the cleanest Tube line in London. With the lowest levels of bacteria, passengers have a much smaller chance of coming into contact with germs that cause skin infections and other illnesses.
Which tube line is the quietest? ›When you think of the Central line, you don't usually think of quiet. That's what makes Roding Valley station just that little bit extra special. It's the quietest station on the entire London Underground network. Just 449,612 passengers used the station in the last year, an average of 1231 per day.
How many exits does Hammersmith station have? ›There are two main entrances/exits to Hammersmith Station. One is located in the Hammersmith Broadway Shopping Centre and serves the Piccadilly and District lines. The other is across the road from the northern side of the shopping centre and serves the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.
What are the tube stations named after? ›
Forsyth's etymological research, combined with Noad's geographically accurate map, shows Tube stations that were named after Anglo-Saxon settlers, members of the nobility, and geographical features.
Is Hammersmith and city Line air conditioned? ›The following Tube lines have air conditioning: The Circle. Hammersmith & City.
What is the biggest underground station? ›The first and oldest extant underground station is Baker Street tube station which opened in 1863. The largest and most complex metro station is the Paris Métro-RER station Châtelet-Les Halles in France, with 20 platforms serving eight (three RER commuter rail and five Métro) lines.
What is the most famous station in London? ›Waterloo is Britain's biggest and busiest station, hosting 94 million passenger journeys a year.
What is the largest underground station in the world? ›Châtelet-Les Halles stations is the world's biggest underground train station - Sortiraparis.com.
Do Tube drivers actually drive the train? ›On some lines, the continued use of older trains means that drivers themselves use a lever known as the "dead man's handle" to move them between stations. More modern trains, making up the majority of stock, drive and stop themselves, relying on automatic signalling.
What is the shortest distance between Tube stations? ›| Date opened | 1863 |
|---|---|
| Furthest distance between stations | Chesham to Chalfont & Latimer (Metropolitan line) – 6.3km |
| Shortest distance between stations | Leicester Square to Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) – 0.3km |
| Furthest station from central London | Chesham |
Traveling into Cannon Street from north (Highgate) or south (Greenwich) London on public transport actually takes about the same amount of time. Driving may take around the same time, but due to the unreliable nature of traffic, it could take longer.
Why are Tube stations so deep? ›It was built so far underground because the station and the majority of the borough is on a steep hill. Due to this, the station's platforms are the deepest on the London Underground network. The station also boasts the deepest lift shaft on the Underground at 55 metres.
How can a Tube station be in two zones? ›Where a tube station is in two zones, you use the zone that is cheaper for you, the passenger. So, North Greenwich, for example, which is in zone 2 and zone 3, can be reached from Central with no excess fare using a zone 1-2 travelcard, and can also be reached from somewhere in zone 3 using just a Z3 card.
Does the tube ever crash? ›
This tragic tube crash in 1975 resulted in the deaths of 43 people, with 74 people injured. It was the worst accident in peacetime on the London Underground.
Do tubes ever flood? ›Flooding on the tube network is surprisingly common. In the early days of the network, any heavy storm would close down the cut-and-cover lines, with notable incidents in 1899, 1901, 1904, 1906 and 1915.
Do train drivers get paid if they hit someone? ›The CICA is a government funded scheme to pay an award to people who have been physically or mentally injured in a crime of violence. The government changed the scheme in 2012 to exclude train drivers from claiming any compensation for physical and mental injuries in the course of their work.
What tube lines are at Hammersmith? ›Hammersmith is a London Underground station in Hammersmith. It is on the District line between Barons Court and Ravenscourt Park, and on the Piccadilly line between Barons Court and Acton Town or Turnham Green at very early morning and late evening hours. The station is in Travelcard Zone 2.
How many Tube stations are in Hammersmith and Fulham? ›15 Tube stations. Three London Overground stations. Around 290 bus stops - see all 46 day bus routes in Hammersmith & Fulham.
Is Hammersmith and city and Circle line the same? ›Hammersmith is a London Underground station in Hammersmith. It is the western terminus of the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.
Which London Line has the most stations? ›The District Line has the most stations: 60.
Is Hammersmith line 24 hours? ›24 hour weekend Tube service and the Hammersmith & City line.
What is the most popular Tube station? ›In 2021 the system had 272 stations. In 2021, King's Cross St Pancras was the busiest station on the network, used by over 36.73 million passengers, while Kensington (Olympia) was the least used, with 34,499 passengers. Data for 2021 was published on 17 May 2022 and was revised on 8 July 2022.
What are the Tube stations named after? ›Forsyth's etymological research, combined with Noad's geographically accurate map, shows Tube stations that were named after Anglo-Saxon settlers, members of the nobility, and geographical features.
What is the biggest station in London? ›
Waterloo is Britain's largest and busiest station.
Are there toilets in Hammersmith Station? ›There are two photo booths located by the entrance to the public toilets and the car park corridor.
Why is Hammersmith called Hammersmith? ›Hammersmith developed as a Saxon fishing village and its name (which probably refers to the presence of a hammer smithy or forge) was first recorded in 1294.
Which Tube line is fastest? ›4. Bakerloo is slowest line and Central is fastest.
Which Tube line is busiest? ›...
Waterloo & City line.
| Waterloo & City | |
|---|---|
| Depot(s) | Waterloo |
| Rolling stock | 1992 Stock |
| Ridership | 15.892 million (2011/12) passenger journeys |
| History | |