Description and History of Site:-
Built for LSWR, original station opened 1848. Present structure mainly 1901-22. Engineer J.W. Jacomb Hood, succeeded by A. W. Szlumper. Roof over platforms 16-21 dates from earlier rebuild of 1885, since redeveloped to form terminal for Channel Tunnel trains. Opulent facade by J.R. Scott. The Victory Arch is grade II listed. Former International platforms 20-24 now form part of the main station. The last Eurostar departed in November 2007.
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Address :- London, Greater London, SE1
Grid Ref :- TQ 3105 7985
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.502400 , Long -0.113290
Local Authority :- Lambeth
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1063898,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1848 -
Record Date :- 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 3105 7985
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.502400 , Long -0.113290
Local Authority :- Lambeth
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1063898,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1848 -
Record Date :- 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database