TfL tells widow of Oswald Laurence, who recorded the phrase in the late 60s, that it will be restored to Embankment station It is the three word instruction that is as much a part of London's identity the world over as black cabs, red buses and Big Ben. Yet after 40 years, one of the original "mind the gap" recorded announcements is returning to one station – so the widow of the man behind the polite but firm piece of advice received by millions of passengers can hear it once again. Trans...
TfL tells widow of Oswald Laurence, who recorded the phrase in the late 60s, that it will be restored to Embankment station It is the three word instruction that is as much a part of London's identity the world over as black cabs, red buses and Big Ben. Yet after 40 years, one of the original "mind the gap" recorded announcements is returning to one station – so the widow of the man behind the polite but firm piece of advice received by millions of passengers can hear it once again. Trans...
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