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    To Theatreland by bus or Underground

    By Nick Gill, , 3 minute read

    Discover London Transport's posters advertising travel to the West End and Theatreland through the ages.

    Poster artwork depicting the entrance of a theatre with bright lights at nighttime
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    Bus or Underground? - Discover advertising posters from the first half of the 20th century

    By Nick Gill, , 3 minute read

    Discover posters from our collection that advertised buses, trams and trolleybuses in London in the early part of the 20th century, and the apparent conflict between two modes of transport operated by the same company.

    Poster depicting commuters rushing off motorbuses to get to a Underground station
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    A look at London Transport's early advertising posters

    By Nick Gill, , 3 minute read

    Discover how, in 1933, poster art helped to establish the brand identity of the newly formed London Passenger Transport Board, later known simply as London Transport.

    Three posters with colourful flowers and leafy landscapes
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    Full STEAM ahead for British Science Week

    By Hannah Cushion, , 2 minute read

    See what our Learning team has in store for KS2 and KS3 students, to celebrate British Science Week 2021 on the theme 'Innovating for the Future'.

    Three young female students in school uniforms walk between a green and white train and a red tube train
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    Opening the Museum Depot for a new summer season

    By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute read

    We are getting ready to open the doors to our Museum Depot this summer. Find out what we have in store for our visitors.

    View of three historic trains, one yellow, one red and one white and green
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    Inspiring curiosity at London Transport Museum

    By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute read

    Find out how we have been keeping the Museum alive in your hearts, minds and across your digital devices during lockdown.

    A teacher inspiring children