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.

Medal; Defence Medal awarded to Philip Sidney Bowden, 1945

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Reference number	2008/5820
Description	Defence Medal awarded to Philip Sidney Bowden for civilian defence service during the Second World War.
Dates	1945
Collection	Relics
Object type	Medal
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	42%

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90mm
Width
35mm
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Green
Orange
Black
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Inscription
Georgivs VI D:G:BR:MN REX F:D: IND: IMP:
THE DEFENCE MEDAL
Design
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Silk
Silver
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, 1945

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Medal; Defence Medal awarded to Philip Sidney Bowden, 1945

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Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	90mm
Width	35mm

Medal; Defence Medal awarded to Philip Sidney Bowden, 1945

Main details

Physical description

People involved

Museum galleries and Shop