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.

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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.

Bakelite telephone used as intercom between station supervisor and platform staff.

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Reference number	1999/26845
Description	Black bakelite free-standing magneto hand generated telephone with art deco styling and a handle on the right of the casing.
Collection	Equipment
Object type	Telephone
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Signal Communications
Completeness	51%

Physical description
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Height
160mm
Width
160mm
Depth
205mm
Colour
Attribute Value
Colour
Black
Design
Attribute Value
Material
Bakelite

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May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Plan your school visit

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Bakelite telephone used as intercom between station supervisor and platform staff.

Physical description

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Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	160mm
Width	160mm
Depth	205mm

Bakelite telephone used as intercom between station supervisor and platform staff.

Main details

Physical description

Museum galleries and Shop