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Liverpool Street Station a061617
Filename: aa061617.jpg
Size: 4281 x 4398 (8.0MB)
Date: 9th October 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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Liverpool Street Station a061617
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION, London. Interior view of the station showing the piers of the double aisle and crowded platforms beneath. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972
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Media ID 1286525
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of Liverpool Street Station in London during the 1960s or 1970s, as captured by the skilled lens of John Gay. The image showcases the grand interior of the station, with its high ceiling adorned with intricate roof tiles, and the double aisle leading to the crowded platforms below. The columns and pillars, clad in tiled surfaces, add to the sense of scale and grandeur. The railway tracks and trains are barely visible in the distance, a testament to the hive of activity that once defined the heart of this major transport hub. The station's architecture, a blend of Victorian and modernist elements, is on full display, with the natural light filtering through the large windows, casting intriguing shadows on the floor. The photograph transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the daily hustle and bustle of commuters and travelers making their way through the station. The scene is a snapshot of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the rich history of Liverpool Street Station and the vibrant city of London.
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