1878 Frank Pick Influenced London Transport, in particular, London Underground corporate Identity Frank Pick 1878-1941 left a legacy for London that has far outlived his lifetime and still surrounds us. The First Chief Executive of London Transport. In the 1930’s he revolutionised the civic and social aspect of public transport decor and thought the […]
23rd November 1878 Frank Pick London Transport inovator was born Read More »
Over eighty years ago, on October 14, 1940, in the South London area of Balham, a devastating bombing raid produced one of the stand-out pictures of the blitz, with a photograph of the number 88 London Bus, on the last run of the day, sunk in the bomb crater above the Balham tube station. The
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If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience in London, look no further than Acton Depot Open Weekends. This hidden gem offers visitors the chance to explore London’s rich transport history with access to over 320,000 artifacts, from vintage buses and trains to posters and signage. Visitors can take a peek at the restoration workshop where
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