transport
Charles Holden, 1926
Morden Underground station, London Road, Morden, SM4 5AZ
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In 1926, the Northern line was extended from Clapham Common to Morden, adding seven stations designed by architect Charles Holden. 100 years later, these stations are considered architectural icons. On this Treasure Hunt, you'll get a chance to look for clues that help you learn about their heritage and how they are currently run.
Morden
Morden South
154, 80, 157, 163, 164, 201, 293, 413, 45, 470, 93
The Treasure Hunt ends at Clapham South Underground station.
Toilets will be available at Morden station. Escalators and stairs are at all stations. Seating is at all stations.
Participants will travel from station to station on trains. Stations may be loud, but the hunt is untimed and participants can take breaks.
11:00–15:00
Clue packs will be available at Morden station starting at 11:00. Participants should finish the hunt at Clapham South station by 15:00.
In 1926, seven new Underground stations opened on the Northern line, bringing the Tube deep into south London for the first time.
These stations were not just a convenient way for residents to travel into the centre of the Capital -- they represented a new style of design for London Underground, created by architect Charles Holden. This Treasure Hunt will help participants gain a new appreciation of the iconic style of these stations and the details that go into their design, as well as the day-to-day elements of the Underground's operation.
All participants will start at Morden, where they will pick up a clue pack. The clue pack will have questions that participants need to answer at each station on the hunt. TfL Ambassadors will be present at each station to check the answers and stamp the clue pack before the teams move on to the next station. The hunt will end at Clapham South station, where participants who have answered all the clues correctly will be able to win a prize (while supplies last)
The hunt is not a race! Participants can complete it at their own pace throughout the day, and take breaks at local cafes and shops along the route. They should not run on stations, or hurry to get on trains - there is no rush! The hunt is taking place on an operational railway, and people should be aware of the environment and act like they would on any journey - hold the handrails on stairs and escalators, stand behind the yellow line, be careful when boarding and alighting trains, and be aware of others that are using the station.
