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.

Instruction sign; M&GCJC cast iron "Private road" sign.

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Reference number	1998/110384
Description	Cast iron sign reading "Metropolitan and Great Central Joint Committee's private road".
Collection	Signs
Object type	Instruction sign
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Warning sign
Completeness	71%

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Length
605mm
Width
460mm
Depth
9mm
Design
Attribute Value
Material
Cast iron
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Company
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Company
Metropolitan Railway,
Great Central Railway,

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May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Plan your school visit

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Instruction sign; M&GCJC cast iron "Private road" sign.

Physical description

Associated companies, people and places

Opening times

Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Length	605mm
Width	460mm
Depth	9mm

Instruction sign; M&GCJC cast iron "Private road" sign.

Main details

Physical description

Associated companies, people and places

Museum galleries and Shop