May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Join us during May Half term to celebrate the iconic London transport roundel. Follow a trail around the Museum galleries to discover its history, create your very own design and enjoy storytelling sessions for little ones.

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Experience the Railway Executive Committee’s bomb-proof headquarters during World War II, the warren of tunnels where Churchill sheltered.

Plan your school visit

Find the information you need to plan and book your visit to London Transport Museum in Covent Garden or the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, west London.

Print; from the Illustrated London News showing the Metropolitan Railway Extension Works at Smithfield

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Reference number	1995/3808
Collection	Artwork
Object type	Print
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Cut and cover construction at Smithfield
Completeness	62%

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Height
227mm
Width
328mm
Item content
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Object title
The Metropolitan Railway Extension Works at Smithfield
Design
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Medium
engraving
Support
paper on board

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May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Plan your school visit

Dora M Batty posters

Print; from the Illustrated London News showing the Metropolitan Railway Extension Works at Smithfield

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Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	227mm
Width	328mm

Design
Attribute	Value
Medium	engraving
Support	paper on board

Print; from the Illustrated London News showing the Metropolitan Railway Extension Works at Smithfield

Main details

Physical description

Museum galleries and Shop