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    An original London Pirate: 1924 LB5 Chocolate Express

    , 2 minute read

    Did you know that we have a 'pirate' bus in our collection? Find out more about the Chocolate Express bus on display at the Museum Depot, and why it is known as a pirate bus from the 1920s.

    two girls look at a brown bus with yellow writing
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    The 1951 Festival of Britain showcase of new London Transport R49 Stock

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    Did you know that the Festival of Britain is where the R49 Stock was first showcased? Find out more in this blog celebrating the anniversary of the Festival of Britain which opened on 3 May 1951.

    Black and white side view of the R49 Stock tube train with the new silver Aluminium body
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    Battle Bus project 2016: Young Volunteers

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    See how our young volunteers got on with their Battle Bus research, to bring together their own exhibition.

    A photo of a young man giving a presentation in front of two board easels
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    Hidden London tours are back for 2017

    , 2 minute read

    They're back! Find out more information about our popular Hidden London Tours. Don't forget to book your place.

    Dark image of an empty underground tunnel corridor
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    Frank Pick: Beauty < Immortality

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    It's the 75th anniversary of Frank Pick's death. Celebrate some of his greatest accomplishments, which make our lives easier today.

    Photo of the Frank Pick Roundel
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    Battle Bus: Going Back to the Somme

    By Sam Mullins, OBE, , 2 minute read

    Our Museum Director shares updates of a visit to the Somme to plan out the route for our First World War ‘Battle Bus’ (B2737), which will be revisiting for the centenary of the Battle of the Somme in 2017.

    Men in uniform pay respect to a memorial at the Somme
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    Archive Architecture: Enfield West (now Oakwood)

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    Travel back to the 1930's and see some of the great architecture of the Enfield West Train Station (Now Oakwood)

    Black and white photo of the front of the station, including the roundel lamp post and signage
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    Every Picture Tells a Story - The TOT Alphabet

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    Discover the TOT Alphabet by Charles Pears (1915).

    Small cards depicting different scenes for each letter of the alphabet