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London by Design - Five iconic posters from the Museum's collection
By Nick Gill, , 2 minute readNick Gill, Art and poster store volunteer guide at the Museum Depot, presents a selection of iconic posters from the collection that reflect the great tradition of London Transport's poster art commissioning.
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To Theatreland by bus or Underground
By Nick Gill, , 3 minute readDiscover London Transport's posters advertising travel to the West End and Theatreland through the ages.
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Bus or Underground? - Discover advertising posters from the first half of the 20th century
By Nick Gill, , 3 minute readDiscover 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.
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A look at London Transport's early advertising posters
By Nick Gill, , 3 minute readDiscover 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.
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Transported by Music – The delightful links between transport and opera
By Elizabeth McKay, , 2 minute readDiscover the surprising links between transport and opera in this blog by Elizabeth McKay, the Museum’s Chief Operating Officer, inspired by a recent online event with Dr Harry Brünjes, Chairman of the English National Opera and the London Coliseum Theatre.
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Shaping the future (and making lemonade)
By Elizabeth McKay, , 5 minute readAs the arts & heritage sector still grapples with the aftermath of months in lockdown, new ways to engage with audiences have emerged. Our Chief Operating Officer looks at how London Transport Museum and other organisations around the world are paving the way for re-imagined live experience.
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Opening the Museum Depot for a new summer season
By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute readWe are getting ready to open the doors to our Museum Depot this summer. Find out what we have in store for our visitors.
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Inspiring curiosity at London Transport Museum
By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute readFind out how we have been keeping the Museum alive in your hearts, minds and across your digital devices during lockdown.