May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Join us during May Half term to celebrate the iconic London transport roundel. Follow a trail around the Museum galleries to discover its history, create your very own design and enjoy storytelling sessions for little ones.

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Experience the Railway Executive Committee’s bomb-proof headquarters during World War II, the warren of tunnels where Churchill sheltered.

Plan your school visit

Find the information you need to plan and book your visit to London Transport Museum in Covent Garden or the London Transport Museum Depot in Acton, west London.

Control key; tram controller key as used on London Passenger Transport Board cars, circa 1936

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Reference number	1997/5288
Description	Cast iron controller key with no number stamped.
Collection	Equipment
Object type	Control key
Location	Covent Garden On the Surface 1900-1945
Topics	Key Passenger Tram Staff Equipment Trams and trolleybuses
Completeness	72%

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60mm
Width
160mm
Depth
24mm
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Cast iron
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May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Plan your school visit

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Control key; tram controller key as used on London Passenger Transport Board cars, circa 1936

Physical description

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Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	60mm
Width	160mm
Depth	24mm

Control key; tram controller key as used on London Passenger Transport Board cars, circa 1936

Main details

Physical description

Associated companies, people and places

Museum galleries and Shop