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    Spiral escalator: An engineering wonder ahead of its time

    By Laura Sleath, 2 August 2018

    In 1988, the rusty remains of an engineering experiment were found buried at the bottom of a lift shaft at Holloway Road station. Laura Sleath explores more about this engineering wonder ahead of its time.

    Construction of the spiral escalator at Holloway Road station, 1906
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    •  Director's Blog

    Bryan Avery - An Appreciation

    By Sam Mullins, OBE, 12 July 2017, 2 minute read

    Our Director San Mullins remembers Bryan Avery, the architect who led the design team for the extension and refurbishment of the Museum in November 2007.

    Black and white image of a smiling Bryan Avery
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    Battle Bus: Going Back to the Somme

    By Sam Mullins, OBE, 6 November 2016, 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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    •  Battle Bus

    1920: King George V and Ole Bill

    By Sam Mullins, OBE, 9 November 2014, 2 minute read

    Director Sam Mullins takes a look at what life in London was like following the war – the beginnings of Armistice Day, the role of commemoration and the significant contribution made by London’s transport workers.

    Men in uniform parade down the street followed by a motor bus
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    1919: Battered War Buses Back in Service

    By Sam Mullins, OBE, 7 November 2014

    Our Director Sam Mullins takes a look at what life in London was like following the war – the beginnings of Armistice Day, the role of commemoration and the significant contribution made by London’s transport workers.

    Men stand next a motor bus
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    1919: The First Anniversary of Peace

    By Sam Mullins, OBE, 5 November 2014, 2 minute read

    This weekend will see a host of special events commemorating the sacrifices of those made during the First World War, culminating with Remembrance Sunday on 9 November 2014. Our Director Sam Mullins takes a look at what life in London was like following the war – the beginnings of Armistice Day, the role of commemoration and the significant contribution made by London’s transport workers.

    Flyer advertising a Remembrance Day Parade