First we learned about the Watermen and found out they didn't have the best reputation for honesty |
We saw a chair carrier used by the wealthy to travel short distance around London |
Next came the bus pulled by 3 horses |
Inside of the buses |
We read that during this period there would be nearly 1000 tons of horse poo on any given day. We also read that it would take up to 3 horses to pull a bus carrying 22 passengers |
Then it was discovered if the horses pulled the busses on a track (sort of like a railroad) they could pull larger loads and the bus would only need 2 horses |
Discovering how the London underground was built. We have seen many documentaries on this as it appeals to my son |
Completing the kids trail. Princess has decided she is too old to participate in children's trails in the museums anymore. |
Originally steam engines were used and there needed to be places along the lines to release the poisonous fumes being built up inside the tunnels. This could be down with street grates. |
An original under ground steam train |
Inside of the cabin for 1st class |
Inside the cabin for 2nd class |
The famous London Underground map. Little Man has practically memorized this |
Next we looked at the buses |
and the old way of ticketing |
You know you are getting old when the bus you remember riding in the 80's is now in the museum:( |
Experiencing what it is like to be a underground conductor |
We couldn't pull Little Man away from this |
Bomb shelter and how the underground was used during WWII was then exhibited |
Sleeping in the underground |
I loved this sign:) |
The etiquette of entering and exiting of the trains. I can attest that this is not performed nearly as well in the modern age. |
You never know what kind of street performer you are going to find in London:) |
We had a great day out and learned tons about the underground and how public transportation has changed over the years.
I'm really glad you posted this. We've been thinking about going to the transport museum next time we're in London, but we didn't know much about it. My kids don't have the underground memorized, but it's their favorite thing about London! We do have a poster of the map in our hallway, and my son collects the little maps you get at the stations--trying to get different cover designs. I'm pretty sure they'd enjoy this museum. :)
ReplyDeleteThe transport museum has been on my must do list for several years as well. I think your pictures have inspired me to pull it up the priority list.
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This was just a wonderful adventure. I loved all of the thoughts and pictures. I didn't even know about this underground railway. Thanks for a great post.
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I loved the Tube when I was in London (eons ago) also! That's horrible that people were evicted and not compensated in any way! I've never seen a kids trail at a museum. I don't know if we just don't go to the right type of museum or if they are a UK thing... Looks like a fun museum!
ReplyDeleteGary so wants to go here. We live so close to all these wonderful places and never go! Must make more of an effort!
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ReplyDeleteOkay, I'll try to type in English this time lol! Previous comment was meant to say....................
ReplyDeleteYou always seem to do the best field trips! This one looks great, I've added it to our 'things to do' list!
I hope you all make it there price is a bit high however they say you can come back anytime for hte entire year which makes it worth it. We thought it was fab:)
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