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.

Ironwork; Original roof beam from Metropolitan/District/Circle lines platform, Paddington station, circa 1860

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Reference number	1999/32779
Manufacturer	unknown
Dates	circa 1860
Collection	Infrastructure
Object type	Ironwork
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	39%

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2620mm
Depth
70mm
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Red
Brown
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Iron
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Unknown, circa 1860

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May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

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Ironwork; Original roof beam from Metropolitan/District/Circle lines platform, Paddington station, circa 1860

Physical description

People involved

Opening times

Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Length	2620mm
Depth	70mm

Ironwork; Original roof beam from Metropolitan/District/Circle lines platform, Paddington station, circa 1860

Main details

Physical description

People involved

Museum galleries and Shop