London: Wife's search for husband's 'mind the gap' announcement

[@dukeofglasgow9354]

They should keep his voice forever even after Margaret's gone so that next generations can learn the history of his voice and recognise their love story

[@MrOzzy281]

I heard it has been replaced with a thick Pakistani accent for some diversity

[@CiaranAPT]

@@MrOzzy281 No it hasn't.

[@irfand4]

The "Taj Mahal" of London.

[@FarmYardGaming]

It's still around a decade later

[@Renanleandro18]

She passed away on 2020. I hope his voice continues there. Love is eternal…She is with Oswald now…Now they can hear each other again ✨💛

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

Now all that’s left is embankment to live it’s legacy

[@TrueBlue170]

I went to the Embankment Northern Line platform today to get to Euston, going home from my weekend in London. Even in 2021 they're STILL playing this, and I think that is so sweet. I feel like I witnessed a piece of history. 😊

[@PSQ51129]

Thank you for letting us know!! Not sure when I would have a chance to visit UK but this will be a must visit if I ever go!

[@missjulyyy]

This was my immediate question after seeing the date on this so cheers for having the answer!

[@TTWGD3]

This is great to hear

[@elainepamplona4882]

How to get there from Paris? What’s the landmark? I wanna go

[@worldview2134]

I’m pretty sure I heard it at kings cross still

[@SamEllis2004]

It's still there in 2023, absolutely love it

[@leesurridge2947]

That doesn't sound ridiculous at all, bless her; I can imagine it probably gives her a great deal of comfort to hear his voice. Sweet story.

[@starrycharacter]

It's honestly really sweet they gave her a tape it just shows how true her love was for him I'm glad she can find comfort in hearing her husband's voice

[@talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198]

This story is currently revived and all over Social media. A heart warmer in these darkest of British times.

[@ThePeopleSing]

"These darkest of British times"?

[@Ragnarthe-b4k]

I just heard this story today. Makes some tears, hope she's alright and healthy. Prayers

[@muslimonly09]

Amin

[@Doomblud]

"That might sounds ridiculous" It absolutely does not, bless her heart

[@freyamccullough8326]

This is such a beautiful story

[@liamfreeland5115]

I know!

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

Beautiful story. May your voice carry for generations to come Oswald.

[@Jack-kz4nb]

Imagine losing a last piece of someone you love, great to hear that there is a happy ending.

[@JJ-dj6qw]

The best love story and very touching! Hope dear Margaret has a happy life with his beautiful voice.

[@underneonloneliness2]

Why replace the voice when the original voice was perfectly fine! Don’t fix what’s not broken!

[@EndyMX]

I think they did it to sound less demanding. To sound like and ask and not a order. 😅

[@Martindyna]

The announcement sounded old fashioned so they thought it had to go unfortunately. They didn't realise how many people loved that blast from the past (which in my view doesn't sound exactly as per the original, for a start there was a faint chime before the announcement originally).

[@slinkiegirl2001]

oswalds voice is iconic

[@malz240]

His voice is still there

[@neffa101]

i love his voice

[@HannahBats]

Went this weekend and was so excited to hear it!!!

[@evan2557]

I love this story. The lady must be happy when she goes to Embankment Staton even her man has died.

[@salmankhalidofficial1804]

What a fascinating story. Brought tears in my eyes.

[@lsmithgoose]

I needed this heartwarming story today

[@holiday-td6hx]

No, it's not ridiculous Margaret......My DH passed in 2002 and somehow his voice that was on my answering machine disappeared (one of the kids accidentally erased it) and I would love to take some of the tapes (audio) I have and make some CD's.....maybe some day.

[@MrWolfSnack]

Whenenever my answering machine gets full I take my MiniDV video camera and record all the messages I want to save, before erasing the machine. The messages are all recorded onto tape then and are safe.

[@MrNEILSUPERNAUT]

In 1983 as a 10 year old, I told my Mum that I "felt sorry for the guy who has to say 'Mind the gap' every time a train pulls in". She's never let me forget it.

[@fredhayes1175]

was there a short film about this?... quite moving.. this takes me back to my childhood, amazing memories...

[@RicardoD957]

Fred Hayes there was, it was lovely.

[@martinraxyz]

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[@martinraxyz]

You've probably found it by now, but just in case! :)

[@kushs4591]

It is still used today

[@fenderstratADHD]

A Noob no it’s a woman’s voice

[@flanzy4063]

at embankment northbound northern line

[@4rch13]

@@fenderstratADHD it is still used you moron

[@razkafly]

the stasion need to make statue about this ,just like hachiko story

[@JoeBleasdaleReal]

Tom Scott brought me here. This is so adorable ❤😢

[@waynethroop5458]

Beautiful story long live Oswald

[@maryqueenlov6521]

AWWWW I m very emotional about this. TRUE LOVE EXIST.

[@stickykitty]

Awwwwww. Now this was a nice story

[@jojorobino5312]

1950 was a better time. If only the world stayed around that Era.

[@bernicebernardino5230]

Should have watched this before i put on makeup

[@rhyswood5103]

This Love story inspired me to write a song called Mind The Gap. I wrote it sometime ago, but only posted it recently. Always hoped that perhaps Margaret would get to hear it… It’s on KZbin if you felt so inclined.

[@desislavatreneva-georgieva3434]

Beautiful song....beautiful voice. It warms my heart

[@boeingkp2]

So nice that London transport keep her husband sound at embankment

[@joyirene_03]

There's a short story about it called "mind the gap" it's about Oswald McCollum

[@LtSerg756]

Still there in 2024 thankfully

[@evanmacdonald9632]

It’s still on embankment today 😁

[@robloxiastoriesroleplays9946]

I want a cD of the Central line announcements and the circle line! Who else does?

[@MrWolfSnack]

If they released it as a charity thing I'm sure about every railfan that ever existed around the world would grab one.

[@juliadoherty83]

Beautiful. Bless them both.

[@tyrozone5]

Bless her from a Trainspotter

[@petertuplin7759]

Someone should turn this into a song!🎵❤🎶

[@siegeaye]

Is that all he said? You’d think there was more that he recorded other than “mind the gap”… so nice they could kept it going!

[@DS-rb1su]

There should be a plaque or something with a photo to explain the story to those who are travelling on the line

[@nicmart]

Transport is nuts to not keep using it on the Northern Line.

[@itswoozy9785]

The last words “mind the gap” would he have ever known that he’d be telling his wife that as the gap in her heart from his death is trying to be filled .

[@poppy3376]

Heartwarming story

[@vickysullivan4332]

Whos here from Instagram.....

[@MrCooper83]

That is a very unique and lovely story :)

[@milseq]

I'm not crying you're crying

[@ceciliaboineau1357]

The company should record his voice inside a Teddy Bear and give it to her. It would be so sweet ❤

[@isweariwillmurderevilowlso8985]

0:23

[@PlanesTrainsFan]

1:03

[@iamchinelo]

Aww, true love does exist

[@Mimi-yh4om]

There's a book based on this by Phil Earle

[@jieb111]

RIP Oswald Laurence for “Mind the Gap”

[@perveezsayed9075]

Heart breaking

[@gokurocks9]

His voice should be used in hard sci-fi media so that it because immortalized in a very real near-future in 2450 when transportation becomes more relevant to use this recording again

[@whatthefparon]

I always wonder why the "Mind the Gap" voice was is different in Northern line.

[@RDCFemmes]

this is wholesome

[@commandershark]

5 years before this video i was born Hmmmm???

[@Norsaskriv]

Of all the phrases to remember your sweetie by ...

[@sour93]

I looooove this

[@nanums650]

Amazing ❤

[@cardelelizalde420]

voice of LOVE 😍

[@FlyMeToTheMoon1950]

What a story.

[@salehss.2006]

Is she still alive?? 😢

[@DanYTfun]

When was this piece of news made?

[@actorade]

Hmm will this ever happen again? Many are moved by material things and not pure love

[@Martindyna]

Oswald's announcement is famous now with tourists and I was annoyed when it was removed and replaced by a more supposedly pleasant sounding but characterless voice ... and saying please at the end. The reinstated version is not quite how I remember it, I'd like the original to be used which had a faint chime before him saying `Mind the Gap' and his voice didn't go up in tone at the end IIRC. I hope the true original recording hasn't been lost ! Also I believe that Oswald or someone sounding very similar used to say `Stand clear of the doors please' after `Mind the gap' on occasion.

[@JonathanChan212]

Mind the gap Mind the gap Mind the gap Mind the gap Stand clear of the doors please

[@Martindyna]

Oswald may well have said `Stand clear of the doors please' as well on occasion, i have a faint memory of it.

[@ogamiittou9786]

This is a BEAUTIFUL story. ❤️

[@ibrahimmalik9127]

Which station is it at ... exact details please for a tourist :) ?

[@LuperSoop69]

Embankment :)

[@chikeziejohn3057]

Beautiful ❤️😍

[@kmillard81]

But is it Peter lodge?

[@johnvianny_official]

So true love

[@unitaliano2381]

Love Forever ❤

[@bwarraich4451]

What a love ❤️ story

[@justified.by.the.lord.almighty]

This is true love

[@synzidadie3220]

When loving someone, mind the Gap.

[@zelesim]

Someone recomended me this video, that smells like ninjas are cutting onions on the background... hate when people do this

[@yakupondes3668]

😢🥀💔

[@Commentator541]

I love how they have to replace something which still has a purpose. Did „mind the gap“ change over the last 50 years? No? So what is it with this nonsense

[@joetraveler5609]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jobellelibrao4513]

❤❤❤

[@cmel0]

I always have thought it says " Remind the gap" omg

[@emmettgormley4991]

Nor actually her husbands voice do your research.....

[@Lu.cia15]

♥️♥️♥️😭

[@perveezsayed9075]

Love you Margaret

[@Jawnderlust]

Hello internet friends :)

[@ceteris51]

Ámen!

[@Klonoa]

what is the mind the gap please voice sound like?

[@ingannu]

funny.

[@user-wessam]

Why don't she use the AI to make a conversation with his voice!!

[@deesott5123]

Jesus loves you and died for our sins amen beautiful day to serve the Lord Jesus

[@MrOzzy281]

The voice wasn't diverse enough, the current one has a thick Pakistani accent

[@robloxiastoriesroleplays9946]

I hate it, it just sounds wired.... I hate that woman how dear she.. xD

[@Joanna-gg4qx]

Holly vlogs Are you 12? Jesus Christ calm down

[@robloxiastoriesroleplays9946]

@@Joanna-gg4qx i.d.k..

[@indra144]

how dare you said that?