Letter from Rita Hayworth's Agent (1947-08-16)TfL Corporate Archives
1. Rita Hayworth (actress), 1947
Whilst visiting London, Rita Hayworth used the Underground and admired the posters on display. She got her agent to write to the company asking for copies
Rita Hayworth is one of the multitude of stars name-checked in Madonna's song 'Vogue'
Image of Alec Guiness Filming (1959-04-01)TfL Corporate Archives
2. Alec Guiness (actor), 1959
Alec Guiness leaping onto a London bus whilst filming The Horse's Mouth. It wasn't a stuntman driving the bus, it was a member of staff!
Alec's best known role is probably as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a certain little movie franchise called 'Star Wars'
Children of Bow Garage Staff meet Cliff Richard at the Pantomime (1965-01-31)TfL Corporate Archives
3. Cliff Richard (singer and actor), 1965
Cliff Richard signed autographs backstage for children of Bow Bus Garage staff, who'd been taken to see him in the Pantomime at the London Palladium
Cliff is the only singer to have had a number 1 single in the UK in 5 consecutive decades (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)
Article regarding Marlene Dietrich Riding the Underground (1973-06-14)TfL Corporate Archives
4. Marlene Dietrich (actress and singer), 1973
Whilst performing her 1-woman show at Wimbledon Theatre, Dietrich dismissed her chauffeur when she decided it was quicker to travel by Tube
Dietrich is another star to have been name-checked in Madonna's single 'Vogue'
Actor Reg Varney at Romford Garage (1981-01-01)TfL Corporate Archives
5. Reg Varney (actor), 1981
Famous for his role in 'On The Buses', Reg Varney returned to the driver's seat to raise money for charity at Romford Bus Garage
Article regarding David Essex Training to Become a Tube Driver (1991-10-24)TfL Corporate Archives
6. David Essex (actor and singer), 1991
Perhaps best known for the Christmas hit 'Only A Winter's Tale, David Essex always wanted to be a tube driver. In 1991, we helped him achieve this dream!
Article regarding Seasick Steve Busking at Earls Court Station (2009-04-01) by Transport for LondonTfL Corporate Archives
7. Seasick Steve (musician), 2009
Brit Award nominated American blues musician Seasick Steve pitched up in the busking spot at Earl's Court Station!
As an unknown in the 1970s, Steve busked in the Paris Metro
Article regarding Imelda Staunton Speaking at an Occupational Health Event (2011-04-01) by Transport for LondonTfL Corporate Archives
8. Imelda Staunton (actress), 2011
Oscar nominated Imelda Staunton generously gave up her time to talk to staff about her acting career as part of a programme held by the Occupational Health team
Staunton is probably best known for her role as Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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