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The Charing-Cross railway station, as seen from the river, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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The Charing-Cross railway station, as seen from the river, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Charing-Cross railway station, as seen from the river [Thames, London], 1864. 'This magnificent structure, with a semicircular roof of iron and glass, far exceeds in span the much-admired roofs of the Great Northern Railway at King's-cross, which are only 105 ft., while these are nearly 200 ft. The passenger platforms at present in use project beyond the limits of this glass roof upon a part of the bridge, which widens out from the ordinary breadth of four lines of rail into a fanlike form, containing seven lines...The contract was enormously heavy, considering the short distance of the line - scarcely two miles...At present trains run from Charing-cross every quarter of an hour, beginning at ten minutes past seven in the morning, up to twenty-five minutes past twelve at night; and there are 140 journeys made daily to and from Greenwich, and thirty-four on the Mid Kent line. On the 1st of March the line, it is expected, will be open for North Kent traffic; and upon the 1st of May will be in working order throughout for South-Eastern and Continental business'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning print captures the grandeur of The Charing-Cross railway station as seen from the river Thames in London, dating back to 1864. The magnificent structure with its semicircular roof of iron and glass is a true architectural marvel, boasting a span nearly double that of the roofs at King's Cross. The passenger platforms extend beyond the glass roof onto a widened part of the bridge, accommodating seven lines for trains to pass through.
The construction of this railway station was no small feat, considering its short distance of just two miles. Despite this, it served as a bustling hub with trains departing every fifteen minutes from early morning until late at night. With 140 daily journeys to Greenwich and thirty-four on the Mid Kent line, it was clear that this station played a vital role in connecting various parts of London.
As plans were made to expand operations to North Kent and eventually South-Eastern and Continental destinations, The Charing-Cross railway station stood as an impressive symbol of progress and innovation in transportation during the Victorian era. Mason Jackson's photograph beautifully captures this historic moment in time for future generations to admire.
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