Talk: The Rise and Fall of London

 
 

THIS EVENT ENDED ON THE 25TH FEBRUARY 2013

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25th February 2013
 
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Mon 6.30pm-8pm
 
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The Rise and Fall of London is the second is a series of three talks held at the London Transport Museum to mark the 150th Anniversary of the London Underground with all three authors of the book, 'Underground - How the Tube shaped London', presenting monthly illustrated talks. On Monday 25th February 2013 Oliver Green continues the series, concentrating on the 1920s and 30s when Lord Ashfield and Frank Pick were at the helm. It was a golden era for the Underground when cutting edge art, design and architecture were used to give the transport system a new, progressive appearance. But everything suddenly changed in 1939 when war descended on the city and the deep tunnels had dual purpose, sheltering Londoners while the train service continued to run daily.

 

About London Transport Museum

After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through the 200-year history of public transport, arranged according to several themes: London Transport's famous design heritage, the poster collection, public transport during both World Wars and plans for the capital's development in the twenty-first century. More about London Transport Museum

 

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Drury Lane NCP
 
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St Martins Lane NCP
 
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London Transport Museum events

 
Poster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest DesignsPoster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest DesignsPoster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest Designs The London Underground is not only famous for its ingenious concept and operation but also the artwork that features on the tunnel walls. Since its first graphic poster commission in 1908, the London Underground has commissioned countless outstanding poster designs and has become a pioneering patron of poster art. Poster Art 150 will exhibit 15021st May 2013Tuesday 1st October 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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Poster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest Designs
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DATES  15th February to 1st October 2013
VENUE  London Transport Museum 
The London Underground is not only famous for its ingenious concept and operation but also the artwork that features on the tunnel walls. Since its first graphic poster commission in 1908, the London Underground has commissioned countless outstanding poster designs and has become a pioneering patron of poster art. Poster Art 150 will exhibit 150... More about this event
 
Behind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided TourBehind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided TourSee rare engines and artefacts from the collection, some of which date back 100 years.24th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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Behind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided Tour
event > Tours
DATES  Friday 24th and Saturday 25th May 2013 - 11am-2pm
VENUE  London Transport Museum 
See rare engines and artefacts from the collection, some of which date back 100 years.
Art And Poster Tours: Guided TourArt And Poster Tours: Guided TourSee some of the transport posters and artworks from the collection.24th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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Art And Poster Tours: Guided Tour
event > Tours
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VENUE  London Transport Museum 
See some of the transport posters and artworks from the collection.
Make And Take: Workshop (Ages 4-12)Make And Take: Workshop (Ages 4-12)Create your own poster person and bring it to life.27th May 2013Sunday 2nd June 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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Make And Take: Workshop (Ages 4-12)
event > Kids Events
DATES  27th May to 2nd Jun 2013
VENUE  London Transport Museum 
Create your own poster person and bring it to life.
Storytime: (Ages 3-7)Storytime: (Ages 3-7)Stories of the Poster People.27th May 2013Sunday 2nd June 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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On Soon
Storytime: (Ages 3-7)
event > Kids Events
DATES  27th May to 2nd Jun 2013
VENUE  London Transport Museum 
Stories of the Poster People.
Behind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided TourBehind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided TourSee rare engines and artefacts from the collection, some of which date back 100 years.28th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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Behind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided Tour
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VENUE  London Transport Museum 
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Behind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided TourBehind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided TourSee rare engines and artefacts from the collection, some of which date back 100 years.26th July 2013Saturday 27th July 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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Behind The Scenes At The Museum Depot: Guided Tour
event > Tours
DATES  Friday 26th and Saturday 27th July 2013 - 11am-2pm
VENUE  London Transport Museum 
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Steamy Science (Ages 6-12)Steamy Science (Ages 6-12)Discover the challenges of keeping London moving.4th August 2013Sunday 25th August 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
Category: event
 
Steamy Science (Ages 6-12)
event > Kids Events
DATES  4th, 11th, 18th and 25th Aug 2013 at 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm
VENUE  London Transport Museum 
Discover the challenges of keeping London moving.
Steamy Science (Ages 6-12)Steamy Science (Ages 6-12)Discover the challenges of keeping London moving.5th August 2013Monday 26th August 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
Category: event
 
Steamy Science (Ages 6-12)
event > Kids Events
DATES  5th, 12th, 19th and 26th Aug 2013 at 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm
VENUE  London Transport Museum 
Discover the challenges of keeping London moving.
Make And Take: Workshop (Ages 4-12)Make And Take: Workshop (Ages 4-12)Create your own poster person and bring it to life.6th August 2013Saturday 24th August 2013 Where:
London Transport Museum, 39  Wellington Street      WC2E 7BB
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Make And Take: Workshop (Ages 4-12)
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VENUE  London Transport Museum 
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