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Post by londonstuff on Oct 25, 2011 23:30:27 GMT
This has just popped into my inbox from LTM Friends. I was lucky enough to go down a few years ago on a small tour group - it's definitely well worth it. Aldwych open again for visitors ____________________________________________________ Friends who were disappointed not to get the chance to visit Aldwych station last year, can get the opportunity now. The Museum has secured the long weekends of Friday 25th - Sunday 27th November, and 2nd - 4th December for tours down to the old platforms. Sadly, as access is down the old spiral emergency stairs the tour is not suitable for anyone with a mobility problem. Nor are under 16s permitted. Last year's events were so popular that they sold out in two days, but this time there are 420 tickets available on each day. Nevertheless, Friends are advised to check the Museum's website regularly for the booking details to appear. Museum events (Aldwych not yet mentioned) |
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Post by SE13 on Oct 26, 2011 11:15:37 GMT
A week before the planned Christmas meet - What a shame.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2011 15:33:49 GMT
Thanks for the info, I've got that page bookmarked and will be checking it religiously...
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Post by v52gc on Oct 26, 2011 18:47:14 GMT
..., a part of the daily routine, checking this.
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Post by SE13 on Oct 26, 2011 21:24:38 GMT
I casually asked Mrs SE13 if I could go back down on consecutive weekends, and I got that stare - Think it probably means no, and to be fair, I'm not prepared to challenge the decision....
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Post by ianvisits on Oct 27, 2011 10:24:32 GMT
Although it's not on the website yet - the booking page is live, and tickets are a slightly eye-watering £20 for a 40 minute tour.
They'll still sell out though - so I can't really blame them for setting the prices at that level.
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Post by v52gc on Oct 27, 2011 15:04:46 GMT
Anybody know if both platforms will be part of the visit?
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Post by ducatisti on Oct 27, 2011 16:15:00 GMT
ticket duly booked...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2011 17:04:27 GMT
fingers crossed i will be going!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2011 8:03:26 GMT
it it not on the website booking now? tickets sold out?
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Post by londonstuff on Oct 29, 2011 9:29:52 GMT
it it not on the website booking now? tickets sold out? Not yet on sale. Fear not! |
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Post by ianvisits on Nov 1, 2011 14:49:03 GMT
Bookings are now being taken.
The £20 ticket price also includes free admission to the LT Museum for a day.
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Post by miff on Nov 1, 2011 17:06:33 GMT
Thanks for the heads-up, got my booking for noon on 26th!
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Post by londonstuff on Nov 1, 2011 20:46:54 GMT
Noon on 3rd Dec.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2011 21:45:51 GMT
Got mine booked for 1430 on the 4th
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Post by kabsonline on Nov 1, 2011 22:06:02 GMT
11am on the 27th november for me
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Post by pitdiver on Nov 2, 2011 6:32:59 GMT
For those who have never visited Aldwych, let me say from someone who used to help conduct the visits. It's well worth the time and effort. I know I am preaching to the converted but do go if you get the chance.
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Post by compsci on Nov 2, 2011 12:12:44 GMT
I'm stewarding at platform level on both of the Saturdays. If I'm lucky the powers that be might even let me out for lunch.
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Post by v52gc on Nov 2, 2011 15:45:35 GMT
I'm stewarding at platform level on both of the Saturdays. If I'm lucky the powers that be might even let me out for lunch. Do you know if both platforms will form part of the visit? Good luck herding all the stagglers up for each group! |
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Post by phillw48 on Nov 2, 2011 17:42:27 GMT
I'm stewarding at platform level on both of the Saturdays. If I'm lucky the powers that be might even let me out for lunch. How do you get that job? |
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Post by Alight on Nov 3, 2011 13:26:23 GMT
Bookings are now being taken. The £20 ticket price also includes free admission to the LT Museum for a day. I've now booked but can't see anywhere on their website about the free admission to the LT Museum  |
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Post by ianvisits on Nov 3, 2011 14:39:54 GMT
It's in the ticket information section on the main page.
"Admission: Adult; £20.00* Concessions; £15.00 (students, seniors and London Transport Museum season ticket holders) *This price includes a free one day pass to London Transport Museum which must be used by Sunday 4 December 2011."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 14:50:01 GMT
As of 14:10 today, Saturday 26th November is now sold out, according to the museum facebook and twitter feeds.
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Post by Alight on Nov 3, 2011 17:09:19 GMT
It's in the ticket information section on the main page. "Admission: Adult; £20.00* Concessions; £15.00 (students, seniors and London Transport Museum season ticket holders) *This price includes a free one day pass to London Transport Museum which must be used by Sunday 4 December 2011." Thanks  I think I was too busy trying to find it on the T&Cs/bookings page! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 17:22:22 GMT
I'm booked in for the 25th at 3.30. Really excited! £15 seems a little steep but it's cool nonetheless.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2011 20:10:23 GMT
I'm booked for 25th at 15:30 £20 while alot, is so worth it! I can't Wait  |
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Post by compsci on Nov 11, 2011 20:12:00 GMT
Based on what the museum have told me, both platforms will be included in the tour. Normal warnings about this being unofficial and subject to change at any time apply.
I'm a museum (technically Friends, but the difference is largely administrative) volunteer, and the museum asked me help with the guided tours. If you're interested in helping out in future, PM me for the contact details of the person at the museum who does the organisation.
Time to learn the many pages of history on the various leaflets that they've sent me.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2011 23:13:24 GMT
Has anyone received their ticket yet? I booked a week ago but nothing through the post yet :-(
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Post by 1018509 on Nov 11, 2011 23:49:40 GMT
All them years ago when I used to wander around the Aldwych platform at Holborn after attending to the overnight Aldwych 3 car stabler and occasionally walked up the disused tunnel towards Aldwych, I never took a camera with me. Damn and blast
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 11:41:26 GMT
Has anyone received their ticket yet? I booked a week ago but nothing through the post yet :-( Got mine earlier this week, for 4th December, so they are being sent out. |
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I think I was too busy trying to find it on the T&Cs/bookings page!
