The original station was built on the site of Hungerford Market and opened in 1864. Londonist's post about the 1905 roof collapse has some fine photos and drawings.
The post-modern office building (clearly seen from the river) was added on top as part of the 1989-90 renovation. It is occupied by PricewaterhouseCoopers and, we are told, the view from the river-facing boardroom is magnificent. The photo shows the station in 1964.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Charing Cross Station - renovation
This plaque was unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Simon M...
The conversion to automatic operation of all the lighthouses and light vessels. The last one to be done (perfectly timed to occur on Trafalgar Day) was North Foreland Light in Kent. For the 400 yea...
Sir Arthur Gorges was an English sea captain, poet, translator and courtier from Somerset. Cousin to Walter Raleigh and fought in the campaign against the Spanish Armada. Married Elizabeth in 1597,...
Person, Armed Forces, Poetry, Politics & Administration, Property, Transport
Formed to complete the 'inner circle' of the tube in London. This was effectively the southern section: Mansion House to Earl's Court and beyond. The tunnels were formed using the 'cut and cover'...
The first governing document of Plymouth Colony. Written by the 'Separatists' who were passengers on the Mayflower. It was signed by forty-one members while the ship was anchored in what is now Pro...
This highway was constructed in 1835 as an alternative by-pass route to the old road from London to the north, which took the gruelling haul up through the congested streets of Hampstead.
Robert William Hanbury. Conservative politician. President of the Board of Agriculture 1900-3. Married twice but produced no children. See our Hanbury fountain page for information on his Wimbledon...
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