In pictures: Poetry on the Tube

1 of 8 The Faces and Places exhibition features old prints of London accompanied by new poetry and is appearing in the city's tube stations.

2 of 8 The posters come from a joint project between London Underground, the Museum of London and numeorus commnunity groups and will appear at stations such as Liverpool Street and King's Cross until 12 July.

3 of 8 Young and old people from King's Cross and Tower Hamlets penned poems to match the prints in the project that supports and strengthens relations within London's diverse communities.

4 of 8 The images reflect the life of Londoners through the ages.

5 of 8 London Underground began commissioning posters in 1908.

6 of 8 Street scenes feature heavily in the new posters.

7 of 8 The posters reflect the diversity of London's population.

8 of 8 The aim is to relieve the boredom of tube travellers as they make their way around the capital.