One Significant Roundel

One of the first symbols you come to appreciate in London is without a doubt the Underground Roundel. It comes as a welcome sight to anyone traveling and commuting in London. After using a few different cities' subway systems, I prefer London's "Tube" to most, and for good reason. While reading up on the origins of the symbol I discovered that the Underground is the oldest underground train system in the world.

The symbol was first used by London General Omnibus Company, but was changed to Underground use in 1908. In the past, the symbol was referred to as the "bulls-eye" or the "target", which leads me to believe that the symbol was meant to resemble such. A bulls-eye stands out amongst the rest of the London backdrop.

Today, the Roundel has taken on a whole new significance. Not only does it represent a stellar subway system, but it has come to represent London as a whole as well. In fact, I bought a cheesy key chain in the shape and colors of the Roundel saying "Mind the Gap" to commemorate my time in London.