Transport and travel
The official records, advertisements, plans and public information campaigns in our collection can trace the history of Britain’s travel infrastructure. We can see how the British public's use of rail, shipping and road networks has evolved over the years.
Transport and travel highlights in pictures
Stories from the collection
The story of Ormonde, Almanzora and Windrush
Read about Ormonde, Almanzora and Windrush
Passenger lists for the ships that carried post-war migrants from the Caribbean to Britain can be crucial resources for people tracing their family history.
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The Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
The first Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea was prompted by the sinking of RMS Titanic. Signed in 1914, it established international shipping standards.
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Registered design for an expanding travelling basket
In 1866, a British luggage manufacturer attempted to capitalise on the expansion of railway lines with a unique and royal travel bag.