Another View Of Kings Cross Station

The mezzanine floor of the new concourse at Kings Cross Station. See the view they are looking at here. The architects have create a roof that will become as iconic as the British Museum. A treat for the 45 million annual passengers that will pass through here.

Kings Cross Concourse Opens

The new concourse at Kings Cross station officially opened yesterday. The orientation of people has moved to the west of the station making the connection between Kings Cross and St Pancras easier and more logical. Now spacious and light with shops restaurants and cafes making your wait a pleasant affair.
When the renovations first began at St Pancras we were told this was to be a destination station with people wanting to come to the station for all that was there and surrounding it. it is well on the way to achieving this.

Liverpool Station

Opened in 1874 Liverpool Station is one of the busiest in London with a 123 million people passing through each year. It was the first place in London to be hit by a German Bomber in WWI, killing 162 people. In the late 1930's many refugee Jewish Children arrived as part of the kindertransport.  One of the sculptures to honour them can be seen beneath the blue meeting point sign.
When the new cross rail opens in 2018 Liverpool Station will be one of the stops.

Small Pub - Big Choice

It may be a tiny pub but it punches way above it weight in both selection of beers and interesting surroundings. This was one of the two lodges that sat either side of the grand arch that lead into Euston railway station. The grand arch was demolished during the redevelopment in the 1960's causing a huge public outcry at the time. Much of the original arch has been recovered from where it was dumped and there is a rumour it will be rebuilt as part of the next redevelopment of the station to accommodate the new fast rail.
In the meantime enjoy a boutique beer at this quaint drinking establishment.

Christmas Carols

Lovely Christmas cheer at Paddington Railway Station. An ensemble comprising of musicians from LGSW and singers made up of by friends and supporters of the David Adams Leukemia and current and former patients of the Royal Marsden Hospital entertained travellers on Saturday afternoon.

Trains Galore

This weekend is one of the rare days the London Transport Museum's depot at Acton Town is open.
Everything from miniature steam engines to Victorian trams and buses. Station signs showing the stops that were planned and never eventuated.
More than 70 rare vehicles are on display. I loved the original switchboard and manual signal box. Some real gems on display.
You have until the end of today to catch it.

Light Through The Tunnel

Waiting for a train.

Skywatch Friday - Rail Yard

It's been awhile since I did a skywatch, but last night the light and colours in the sky were too beautiful to ignore.
The rail yards at the back of Kings Cross with the BT tower in the background seemed to shine in the light.


Pay a visit to other skywatchers around the world.

Strand Station

The Strand station opened in 1907 and closed in 1994. It was renamed Aldwych in 1915 as there was already a Strand station (what is now Charing Cross). In 1974 the Strand was renamed Charing Cross. All of this was to avoid confusion.
Oh and Embankment was part of the Strand station.
I'm glad they cleared up the confusion for us.

Bikes

A common sight at the railway station. Bike from home to the railway station, you and your bike take the train to London, then you park your bike securely at the the London station while you work.

Kings Cross Station

Over 47 million people a year pass through this station. At present it looks like a work site. The upgrading will continue until 2013. All part of the redevelopment work in the area. Once known as a hang out for prostitutes and drug addicts, now trendy and known as mid-town.