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    An original London Pirate: 1924 LB5 Chocolate Express

    10 September 2017, 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

    3 May 2017, 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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    Hidden London tours are back for 2017

    17 November 2016, 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

    7 November 2016, 2 minute read

    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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    Archive Architecture: Enfield West (now Oakwood)

    22 August 2016, 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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    Every Picture Tells a Story - The TOT Alphabet

    25 July 2016, 2 minute read

    Discover the TOT Alphabet by Charles Pears (1915).

    Small cards depicting different scenes for each letter of the alphabet
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    London's Transport That Never Was: Moquette

    21 June 2016, 2 minute read

    Tim Dunn explores some of the moquette designs that never made it to the Underground system and gives you a peek into the developments of the iconic Barman moquette.

    Moquette samples in an exhibition case
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    Congratulations! You have unlocked the Museum...

    18 May 2016, 2 minute read

    We've given transport historian Tim Dunn full access to the Museum... See what he found out!

    A man stands by a Beware of the trains sign