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The City & South London Railway was built with
small tunnels (by modern standards). To bring the tunnels up
to a measurement allowing integration with the Charing Cross,
Euston & Hampstead line (into what became the Northern Line),
enlargement work was undertaken between 1922 - 1924. Initially
work was originally attempted out of normal passenger hours but
a tunnel roof collapse north of Elephant & Castle caused
the entire line to be closed for the remainder of the work. City
Road was not re-opened when the rest of the line did, the cost
of upgrading and expanding the station deemed not financially
viable for its low passenger use. |
![]() The partial remains of the station building seen here,
housed the lift shaft (subsequently just used for ventilation purposes). (photo: c.1980) |
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The partial remains showing the access door on the right. (photo: 2005) |
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The distinction between the brickwork of the original section and the rebuilt section is clear. (photo: 2008) |
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It could be easily argued that the remains of the station building were a bit of an eyesore. It will remain to be seen how much more attractive the replacement structure is. (photo: Jul 2017) |
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Closer view. (photo: Jul 2017) |
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![]() Even viewed from a passing train, it is apparent just how short the platforms are. |
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![]() The southbound platform looking east at the track heading down (literally!) to Old Street. The photo here is one of the shots they used, although they printed it back to front for some reason. This is the correct way round. |
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![]() The southbound platform looking west. |
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