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Quintessentially British tube signs emerge after terrorist attack

Mar 24, 2017

One of the signs in the London Underground.

Staff of the London Underground have been sharing powerful messages with commuters in the wake of the terrorist attack on British Parliament yesterday.

Instead of writing the usual delays notices on the boards that sit at the entry way to most tube stations in the city, staff are writing quintessentially British notes that perfectly encapsulate the nation’s response to the attack.

Hundreds of photos have been snapped by commuters overnight, with many taking to social media to share the message.

Some are famous quotes and others are just thoughts staff wanted to share. They range between the powerful and the funny, with Prime Minister Theresa May giving her approval as one was read out in Parliament by an MP.

Love this message from tube staff: "This is London. And whatever you do to us we will drink tea and jolly well carry on." pic.twitter.com/b2mHGaiCe6

— George Freeman MP (@GeorgeFreemanMP) March 23, 2017

All represent the stoic nature of the Brits, with the majority of Londoners defiantly carrying on with their day following the tragedy.

Take a look at some of the best tube signs below and tell us which is your favourite.

Thursday 23rd March Thought Of The Day From Oval Station #IAmLondon #wearenotafraid #Ilovelondon pic.twitter.com/Jouvwb6JvG

— Oval Tube Station (@Oval_station) March 23, 2017

saw this one with own eyes 😊 pic.twitter.com/QUyA9YwUAc

— Vix Leyton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@VixLeyton) March 23, 2017

💔 Hard to write today. #Westminster #RIP #LondonIsOpen #LAS #LFB #metpolice #BTP #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/YVMiSwqXpu

— Tower Hill Tube (@towerhilltube) March 23, 2017