#transport-history

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1 day ago
London

London Tube map creator's story told in new play

Harry Beck's innovative Tube map design, created in 1931, remains influential, celebrating its legacy 50 years after his death through a play and exhibitions. [ more ]
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5 days ago
London

Nostalgia as vintage 1950s bus spotted going through south east London

London's vintage buses from the 1950s celebrated Bromley Bus Garage's centenary in a special event showcasing transport history. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
London

What happens to retired Tube trains? The surprising future for old carriages

Retired Tube trains have diverse futures; some are repurposed creatively while others are preserved in museums. [ more ]
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1 month ago
London

Inside the London bus cemetery where buses take their final ride

The iconic red double-decker buses are integral to London's identity and tourism, but they eventually have to retire and face scrapping. [ more ]
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