Transport
Journey through our objects, stories and blogs connected to transport in London.
Blogs-And-Stories
The history of the Docklands Light Railway
The DLR was built to transform London’s docklands
What is the Port of London Authority?
Steering the River Thames through changing tides and turbulent times
Barbara Lisicki: A disability rights pioneer
Lisicki led the charge to win civil rights for disabled people in the 1990s
St Barbara: Guardian of the Crosslink tunnel
The medieval saint who watched over the Elizabeth Line
The City of London’s last lollipop lady
And the history of London’s traffic stoppers
Clapham Junction Station: One of Britain’s busiest
Don’t let the name fool you – this major transport hub isn’t in Clapham
Waterloo Bridge
Sometimes called the “ladies’ bridge”, this is a crossing that’s inspired Monet and The Kinks
Hammersmith Bridge
It’s survived three bombs – and a struggle to keep it standing
A history of London’s Heathrow Airport
The story of one of the world’s busiest airports – and what was discovered during its construction
Victoria Station: To the south & beyond
All aboard for seaside shenanigans and intercontinental connections
Paddington Station: For bears & westward travel
A glorious ceiling and a visitor from Peru