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    The 1951 Festival of Britain showcase of new London Transport R49 Stock

    , 1 minute read

    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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    Empty Underground

    , 2 minute read

    Have you ever caught that moment where there is no one else in the station around you? See stunning pictures of the empty Underground take by transport enthusiast Tim Dunn.

    Image of an empty Charing Cross station Tube walkway, with green tiles and advertisements.
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    The hidden tunnels beneath King's Cross Station

    , 3 minute read

    Have a look around the hidden tunnels of King's Cross station with transport enthusiast, Tim Dunn.

    A photo of tile mosaic for the old King's Cross Thameslink entrance. The roundel inside the National rail symbol with red stylised people in the mosaic going down stairs
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    •  Young People's Skills Programme

    Battle Bus project 2016: Young Volunteers

    , 2 minute read

    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

    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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    •  Battle Bus

    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)

    , 2 minute read

    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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    London's Other Underground Mail Rail

    Did you know that London had an underground Mail Rail? Find out more in this blog by transport historian Tim Dunn.

    Black and white photo of the Mail Rail being loaded by postmen