"Mind the gap" is an audible or visual warning phrase issued to rail passengers in the UK (and elsewhere) to take caution while crossing the horizontal, and in some cases vertical, spatial gap between the train door and the station platform.
The phrase was first introduced in 1969 on the London Underground in the United Kingdom. The phrase is also associated with souvenir T-shirts that Transport for London sells, featuring the warning printed over the network's roundel logo.
Origin of the phrase
The phrase "Mind the gap" was coined in around 1968 for a planned automated announcement, after it had become impractical for drivers and station attendants to warn passengers. London Underground chose digital recording using solid state equipment with no moving parts. As data storage capacity was expensive, the phrase had to be short. A concise warning was also easier to paint onto the platform.
The equipment was supplied by AEGTelefunken. According to the Independent on Sunday, sound engineer Peter Lodge, who owned Redan Recorders in Bayswater, working with a Scottish Telefunken engineer, recorded an actor reading "Mind the gap" and "Stand clear of the doors please", but the actor insisted on royalties and the phrases had to be re-recorded. Lodge read the phrases to line up the recording equipment for level and those were used.
"Mind the Gap" is a song by Danish singer Nabiha, released as the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. She wrote it with Michelle Escoffery, Carl Ryden and Will Simms. The name was inspired from warning signs on the London Underground station, while it also refers to the gap between her front teeth, meaning good luck. The song has been a hit on various charts in UK. Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland and Hungary, and has also been positively received by music critics.
Background and composition
"Mind the Gap" was written by Nabiha, Michelle Escoffery, Carl Ryden, and Will Simms, with both Ryden and Simms handling production of the song. The entire song was recorded, produced and mixed by Ryden at Make Music Studio in London, and was mastered at Metroplis in London. The track was released as the lead single of her second studio album of the same name, where it is the third track, on 10 September 2012.
"Mind the Gap" is a funkysoulpop song that plays for a duration of 2 minutes and 46 seconds.Instrumentation includes lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, guitar, and programmed drums. The backing vocalist for the song was Terri Walker. The title and concept of the song came from seeing warnings at the London Underground station on numerous trips to the studio, which read "Mind the Gap". It also comes from the space between her front teeth, and her experience with other people looking at her. According to Nabiha, "It is a huge part of me, and in many African countries it symbolizes ‘good luck’. So the message is that we must take care of each other and ourselves, so everybody arrives safely to their destination."
Mind the Gap is the second full studio album by Danish singer, songwriter, and actress Nabiha following her debut album Cracks and the reissued More Cracks with additional tracks.
Der Spalt (The Gap - Mindcontrol) is a 2014 German feature film. The film was written and directed by Kim Schicklang. It was released on June 7, 2014. In 2015 the film won an international film prize in Jakarta.
Plot
The film is a drama which revolves around the isolation of a young transsexual called Alex. She is living together with her jobless mother in a dystopia. There is no hope for her. But Alex is getting in touch with Christian, a photo reporter. He is the first who recognized Alex as a woman. Together they try a revolution against sex and gender norming.
Prior to European settlement, The Gap was inhabited by the Birrabirragal aboriginal clan who were part of the coastal Darug people. Shortly after the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, the British established a makeshift signalling station on the ridge above The Gap. Its role was to give early warning to the colony of any approaching ship. A formal signal station was established in 1790, serviced by a bridle trail that developed into the Old South Head Road by 1811. Pilots based at Camp Cove in Watsons Bay would meet ships at the entrance to Port Jackson in order to guide them safely into Sydney harbour.
Based on a true story. 'Mind The Gap', the iconic message heard by millions on the London Tube was first recorded over 40 years ago. The voice belonged to actor, Oswald Laurence. After passing in 2007, his widow, Margaret, would frequently visit the one station still playing his voice until one day, when she discovered that it had been replaced.
Produced, Written & Directed by: Luke Flanagan
Starring: Eileen Nicholas
Original Music by: Joseph Reuben
Director of Photography: John Ford
Assistant Director: Harry Flinder
Costume Designer: Violetta Kassapi
Sound Designer: Kieron Wolfson
Casting by: Axa Hynes
Assistant Camera: Joe Paton
Steadicam Operator: Ricky Patel
Source: https://vimeo.com/103459634
published: 18 Feb 2019
Original Mind the Gap Announcement - Northern Line Embankment
The original 'Mind the Gap' announcement by Oswald Laurence can now only be heard on the Northbound Northern Line platforms at Embankment Station. This announcement dates from 1969, when London Transport first started to tell passengers to 'Mind the Gap'. The original announcment was reinstated by TfL in 2013, after hearing the story of Oswald Laurence's widow, who liked hearing his voice there. Here, a Northern Line service to High Barnet approaches Embankment.
published: 20 Apr 2017
Video 237. Λονδίνο!!! Mind the gap! | Sofia Moutidou
This film is about the "mind the gap" message which is broadcast at London's underground stations which feature sharply curved platforms.
The announcement warns passengers to beware the possibly large gap between the train and the platform.
Mostly filmed in 1990 at London's Embankment station, showing the northbound Northern Line platform. Additional scenes date from 2013 and were taken on both Central Line platforms at Bank station.
published: 07 Feb 2014
NABIHA - Mind The Gap [Official Video]
Nabiha - Mind The Gap
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published: 26 Nov 2012
SpongeBob SquarePants | Mind The Gap | Nickelodeon UK
Squidward offers to be SpongeBob's dentist and get rid of his gap, and although he loses his gap, he gains something very cool!
If you love Nickelodeon, hit the subscribe button - http://bit.ly/1Dl75Rg
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published: 27 Mar 2020
Mind the Gap Between Perception and Reality | Sean Tiffee | TEDxLSCTomball
Can we ever know what’s real? Communication scholar Sean Tiffee examines the relationship between perception and reality and questions the intersection between the two. In this talk, he advises us not to mind the gap, but to mine the gap and become a more loving and empathic person.
Sean is a voracious reader and estimates that he reads more than five hours a day. He has a PhD in Rhetoric and Langage from the University of Texas. He has taught Communication Studies courses at the University of Texas, Texas State University, and Austin Community College. He currently teaches at Lone Star College - Tomball.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
Based on a true story. 'Mind The Gap', the iconic message heard by millions on the London Tube was first recorded over 40 years ago. The voice belonged to actor...
Based on a true story. 'Mind The Gap', the iconic message heard by millions on the London Tube was first recorded over 40 years ago. The voice belonged to actor, Oswald Laurence. After passing in 2007, his widow, Margaret, would frequently visit the one station still playing his voice until one day, when she discovered that it had been replaced.
Produced, Written & Directed by: Luke Flanagan
Starring: Eileen Nicholas
Original Music by: Joseph Reuben
Director of Photography: John Ford
Assistant Director: Harry Flinder
Costume Designer: Violetta Kassapi
Sound Designer: Kieron Wolfson
Casting by: Axa Hynes
Assistant Camera: Joe Paton
Steadicam Operator: Ricky Patel
Source: https://vimeo.com/103459634
Based on a true story. 'Mind The Gap', the iconic message heard by millions on the London Tube was first recorded over 40 years ago. The voice belonged to actor, Oswald Laurence. After passing in 2007, his widow, Margaret, would frequently visit the one station still playing his voice until one day, when she discovered that it had been replaced.
Produced, Written & Directed by: Luke Flanagan
Starring: Eileen Nicholas
Original Music by: Joseph Reuben
Director of Photography: John Ford
Assistant Director: Harry Flinder
Costume Designer: Violetta Kassapi
Sound Designer: Kieron Wolfson
Casting by: Axa Hynes
Assistant Camera: Joe Paton
Steadicam Operator: Ricky Patel
Source: https://vimeo.com/103459634
The original 'Mind the Gap' announcement by Oswald Laurence can now only be heard on the Northbound Northern Line platforms at Embankment Station. This announce...
The original 'Mind the Gap' announcement by Oswald Laurence can now only be heard on the Northbound Northern Line platforms at Embankment Station. This announcement dates from 1969, when London Transport first started to tell passengers to 'Mind the Gap'. The original announcment was reinstated by TfL in 2013, after hearing the story of Oswald Laurence's widow, who liked hearing his voice there. Here, a Northern Line service to High Barnet approaches Embankment.
The original 'Mind the Gap' announcement by Oswald Laurence can now only be heard on the Northbound Northern Line platforms at Embankment Station. This announcement dates from 1969, when London Transport first started to tell passengers to 'Mind the Gap'. The original announcment was reinstated by TfL in 2013, after hearing the story of Oswald Laurence's widow, who liked hearing his voice there. Here, a Northern Line service to High Barnet approaches Embankment.
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This film is about the "mind the gap" message which is broadcast at London's underground stations which feature sharply curved platforms.
The announcement warn...
This film is about the "mind the gap" message which is broadcast at London's underground stations which feature sharply curved platforms.
The announcement warns passengers to beware the possibly large gap between the train and the platform.
Mostly filmed in 1990 at London's Embankment station, showing the northbound Northern Line platform. Additional scenes date from 2013 and were taken on both Central Line platforms at Bank station.
This film is about the "mind the gap" message which is broadcast at London's underground stations which feature sharply curved platforms.
The announcement warns passengers to beware the possibly large gap between the train and the platform.
Mostly filmed in 1990 at London's Embankment station, showing the northbound Northern Line platform. Additional scenes date from 2013 and were taken on both Central Line platforms at Bank station.
Squidward offers to be SpongeBob's dentist and get rid of his gap, and although he loses his gap, he gains something very cool!
If you love Nickelodeon, hit th...
Squidward offers to be SpongeBob's dentist and get rid of his gap, and although he loses his gap, he gains something very cool!
If you love Nickelodeon, hit the subscribe button - http://bit.ly/1Dl75Rg
Welcome to the official Nickelodeon UK YouTube channel! We share sneak-peeks, behind the scenes gossip and hilarious videos.
To watch full episodes of all of your favourite shows, tune in to the Nickelodeon and NickToons UK TV channels.
For more ways to laugh your pants off...
Official Nickelodeon UK website: http://nick.co.uk
Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/NickelodeonUK
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickelodeonUK
Squidward offers to be SpongeBob's dentist and get rid of his gap, and although he loses his gap, he gains something very cool!
If you love Nickelodeon, hit the subscribe button - http://bit.ly/1Dl75Rg
Welcome to the official Nickelodeon UK YouTube channel! We share sneak-peeks, behind the scenes gossip and hilarious videos.
To watch full episodes of all of your favourite shows, tune in to the Nickelodeon and NickToons UK TV channels.
For more ways to laugh your pants off...
Official Nickelodeon UK website: http://nick.co.uk
Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/NickelodeonUK
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickelodeonUK
Can we ever know what’s real? Communication scholar Sean Tiffee examines the relationship between perception and reality and questions the intersection between ...
Can we ever know what’s real? Communication scholar Sean Tiffee examines the relationship between perception and reality and questions the intersection between the two. In this talk, he advises us not to mind the gap, but to mine the gap and become a more loving and empathic person.
Sean is a voracious reader and estimates that he reads more than five hours a day. He has a PhD in Rhetoric and Langage from the University of Texas. He has taught Communication Studies courses at the University of Texas, Texas State University, and Austin Community College. He currently teaches at Lone Star College - Tomball.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
Can we ever know what’s real? Communication scholar Sean Tiffee examines the relationship between perception and reality and questions the intersection between the two. In this talk, he advises us not to mind the gap, but to mine the gap and become a more loving and empathic person.
Sean is a voracious reader and estimates that he reads more than five hours a day. He has a PhD in Rhetoric and Langage from the University of Texas. He has taught Communication Studies courses at the University of Texas, Texas State University, and Austin Community College. He currently teaches at Lone Star College - Tomball.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
Based on a true story. 'Mind The Gap', the iconic message heard by millions on the London Tube was first recorded over 40 years ago. The voice belonged to actor, Oswald Laurence. After passing in 2007, his widow, Margaret, would frequently visit the one station still playing his voice until one day, when she discovered that it had been replaced.
Produced, Written & Directed by: Luke Flanagan
Starring: Eileen Nicholas
Original Music by: Joseph Reuben
Director of Photography: John Ford
Assistant Director: Harry Flinder
Costume Designer: Violetta Kassapi
Sound Designer: Kieron Wolfson
Casting by: Axa Hynes
Assistant Camera: Joe Paton
Steadicam Operator: Ricky Patel
Source: https://vimeo.com/103459634
The original 'Mind the Gap' announcement by Oswald Laurence can now only be heard on the Northbound Northern Line platforms at Embankment Station. This announcement dates from 1969, when London Transport first started to tell passengers to 'Mind the Gap'. The original announcment was reinstated by TfL in 2013, after hearing the story of Oswald Laurence's widow, who liked hearing his voice there. Here, a Northern Line service to High Barnet approaches Embankment.
This film is about the "mind the gap" message which is broadcast at London's underground stations which feature sharply curved platforms.
The announcement warns passengers to beware the possibly large gap between the train and the platform.
Mostly filmed in 1990 at London's Embankment station, showing the northbound Northern Line platform. Additional scenes date from 2013 and were taken on both Central Line platforms at Bank station.
Squidward offers to be SpongeBob's dentist and get rid of his gap, and although he loses his gap, he gains something very cool!
If you love Nickelodeon, hit the subscribe button - http://bit.ly/1Dl75Rg
Welcome to the official Nickelodeon UK YouTube channel! We share sneak-peeks, behind the scenes gossip and hilarious videos.
To watch full episodes of all of your favourite shows, tune in to the Nickelodeon and NickToons UK TV channels.
For more ways to laugh your pants off...
Official Nickelodeon UK website: http://nick.co.uk
Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/NickelodeonUK
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickelodeonUK
Can we ever know what’s real? Communication scholar Sean Tiffee examines the relationship between perception and reality and questions the intersection between the two. In this talk, he advises us not to mind the gap, but to mine the gap and become a more loving and empathic person.
Sean is a voracious reader and estimates that he reads more than five hours a day. He has a PhD in Rhetoric and Langage from the University of Texas. He has taught Communication Studies courses at the University of Texas, Texas State University, and Austin Community College. He currently teaches at Lone Star College - Tomball.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
"Mind the gap" is an audible or visual warning phrase issued to rail passengers in the UK (and elsewhere) to take caution while crossing the horizontal, and in some cases vertical, spatial gap between the train door and the station platform.
The phrase was first introduced in 1969 on the London Underground in the United Kingdom. The phrase is also associated with souvenir T-shirts that Transport for London sells, featuring the warning printed over the network's roundel logo.
Origin of the phrase
The phrase "Mind the gap" was coined in around 1968 for a planned automated announcement, after it had become impractical for drivers and station attendants to warn passengers. London Underground chose digital recording using solid state equipment with no moving parts. As data storage capacity was expensive, the phrase had to be short. A concise warning was also easier to paint onto the platform.
The equipment was supplied by AEGTelefunken. According to the Independent on Sunday, sound engineer Peter Lodge, who owned Redan Recorders in Bayswater, working with a Scottish Telefunken engineer, recorded an actor reading "Mind the gap" and "Stand clear of the doors please", but the actor insisted on royalties and the phrases had to be re-recorded. Lodge read the phrases to line up the recording equipment for level and those were used.
Alright-liquid bass babe, i'm on your mind Slide on in between It forces me to action Where is the response? Plead, like a sneak, do not rob, do not thief Be keep headstrong, no surrender, no retreat Vicious and clean, edge like a laser Words to hit you-like a laser It's free the sweet one, the short and the brief one I am the chaser Alright crew, come on, yeah Speak no lie, i tell the truth Save my breath, you break the rules Time will tell ya who is who Side by side we are the dangerous crew,yeah Vicious and clean, edge like a razor Words to hit you-like a laser It's free the sweet one, the short and the brief one I am the chaser Ahh, coming on down, just keep it real, yeah I take it to extremes I play it one, two, three Mutilate my dreams Mirror turned on me Plead, then i go on like a sneak, do not rob, do not thief Be keep headstrong, never be weak, no surrender, no retreat Speak no lie I tell the truth Time will tell ya Who is who Vicious and clean, edge like a razor Words to hit you-like a laser It's free the sweet one, the short and the brief one I am the chaser Time will tell ya who is who Side by side we are the dangerous crew I am the chaser
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