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Season 10 • Episode 5 • Clapham South - Meet the Warden
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Hidden London Hangouts Season 10, Episode 5: Clapham South - Meet the Warden
In a very special episode, Chris and Laura meet Aaron Oliver, engagement manager for the Hidden London tour series, for a behind-the-scenes look at Clapham South deep-level shelter. Along the way, they meet the shelter's warden, Albert Scott, as well as another special mystery guest. Watch Hidden London Hangouts Season 10, Episode 5 Clapham South - Meet the Warden in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Hidden London Hangouts Season 10, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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6 episodes
Sign on the Line
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52 min
Locos and Loops Part One
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27 min
Locos and Loops Part Two
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40 min
RAT on the Line
This week, Alex and Chris get to investigate one of the lesser-spotted engineering vehicles on the network - the rail adhesion train or RAT. These workhorses are actually former passenger trains that have been adapted and given a new life. But what kinds of equipment do they contain that allows them to perform this vital role across the network?
26 min
Clapham South - Meet the Warden
In a very special episode, Chris and Laura meet Aaron Oliver, engagement manager for the Hidden London tour series, for a behind-the-scenes look at Clapham South deep-level shelter. Along the way, they meet the shelter's warden, Albert Scott, as well as another special mystery guest.
41 min
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23 min