Historedia
Person

Charles Pearson

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1862–1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Charles Pearson, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First section of the London Underground opens

    1862–1863

    Role: Promoter of the scheme that became the Metropolitan Railway

    1. May 1862 · LondonFirst Trip

      The first trip over the whole line took place in May 1862, with William Gladstone among the guests, before the public opening.

    2. Late 1862 to Early 1863 · LondonBoard of Trade Inspections

      Inspections in late 1862 and early 1863 approved the railway for opening after minor signalling changes were implemented.

    3. 9 January 1863 · LondonGrand Opening

      A ceremonial run and banquet for shareholders took place on 9 January 1863, preceding the public opening.

    4. 10 January 1863 · LondonPublic Opening

      The 3.75-mile railway opened to the public on 10 January 1863, becoming the world's first underground passenger railway.

Sources

  1. London Underground Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07