11/ The Tube is a critical part of the London identity and the Underground map plays into this — station names are iconic and have fed into popular culture.
For example London Underground-themed costume parties.
Here are some fun ideas: https://londonist.com/london/transport/how-to-dress-for-a-tube-themed-party
12/ Final bit of #geoweirdness fun before we wrap this thread up and call it a weekend - anyone up for a game of Mornington Crescent?
This improvisational comedy was popularised on the BBC radio comedy “I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue”. Participants take it in turns to announce a famous place in London, with the winner being the first to successfully announce “Mornington Crescent”. It gets messy!
Here’s a clip from the 70s show in all its glory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjOsOB4erZI
12/ Final bit of #geoweirdness fun before we wrap this thread up and call it a weekend - anyone up for a game of Mornington Crescent?
This improvisational comedy was popularised on the BBC radio comedy “I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue”. Participants take it in turns to announce a famous place in London, with the winner being the first to successfully announce “Mornington Crescent”. It gets messy!