How to Unravel the History of London Transportation

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Best Western hotels are strategically located near motorways, tube stations, and basically any place where access to transportation is easy. In fact, the major benefit of staying in London is that this city has a wide selection of transportation ranging from buses and taxis down to the London underground.

London transportation is the oldest in the world. And, there is actually a museum that showcases the long and colorful history behind the city’s transportation system.

Touring The London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum is an interactive museum that basically houses a collection of different kinds of London public vehicles used throughout the decades--trains, trams, buses, and taxis. There, you can also find one of the world’s finest archives of posters, photographs, and films documenting the different types of London transportation and how they evolved through time. If you are a hobbyist, history lover, or car enthusiast, you will definitely enjoy visiting this place while residing at Hotels in North London.

On the first floor of the museum, you will be awe-struck at the sight of the first underground engine and the wooden Metropolitan Railway coach. The museum also has interactive exhibits for adults and children that include real buses and trains. The famous red London bus never fails to attract locals and visitors alike. You will also be equally fascinated by the different advertising posters and artwork, including Harry Beck’s original artwork of London’s Underground map.

If you enjoyed touring the place and were fascinated by the different displays of London’s transportation heritage, you might want to buy souvenirs at the museum’s gift shop. If you’re feeling famished at the end of the tour, there are catering facilities like a bar and cafe inside the museum vicinity.

The London Transport Museum was founded in 1980. Today, it has two branches. Its main site is located in Covent Garden and is open to the public every day. The other branch is in Acton and is called the London Transport Museum Depot. This site is basically used as a place for storage of transportation models. The London Transport Depot is open only regular visitor days.