Charing X Covered Way
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Charing X Covered Way
Originally, access from the Embankment to the station is via a covered way leading up onto the platforms, but this will later be closed. Date: 1864
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1864 Access Charing Closed Covered Embankment Leading Originally Platforms
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This evocative image captures the charm and character of Charing Cross Station in London during the mid-19th century. The photograph, taken in 1864, shows the original access way to the station from the Embankment. The covered way, leading up onto the platforms, was a unique feature that provided shelter from the elements for passengers as they made their way to the trains. At this time, the railway system in Britain was undergoing rapid expansion, and Charing Cross Station was a crucial hub in the transport network, connecting London to the south and southwest. The station's distinctive red-brick façade and ornate details are on full display in this photograph, adding to its historical significance. However, this scene would soon change. By the late 19th century, the covered way was closed, and a new entrance was built on the Victoria Embankment. The reasons for the closure are not clear, but it may have been due to safety concerns or the need for more efficient access to the station. Despite this change, the image remains an important record of the station's history and the way in which it served the people of London during an era of great transportation innovation. The covered way may no longer exist, but it continues to live on in the memories of those who have passed through Charing Cross Station over the years and in the pages of history.
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