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New city station will relieve traffic underground, but there is hold ups above. After
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New city station will relieve traffic underground, but there is hold ups above. After
New city station will relieve traffic underground, but there is hold ups above.
After several years work, the new St Pauls Station (underground) on the Central London line is nearing completion. Escalators are being installed in the new station will replace the old Post Office station nearby.
Owing to the narrowness of Newgate Street, into which the works boarding projects, traffic suggestion is frequent.
But the shows, a general view showing work on the new Underground station with a liner traffic round the hoarding. In background is the General Post Office
1 March 1938
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The print captures the anticipation surrounding the completion of the new St Pauls Station in Central London. As construction nears its end, underground traffic congestion is expected to ease significantly. However, above ground, a different story unfolds as hold-ups persist due to the narrowness of Newgate Street where the works are taking place. In this snapshot from 1 March 1938, we see a bustling scene with workers diligently installing escalators that will replace the old Post Office station nearby. The image showcases a general view of the new Underground station under construction, surrounded by hoardings and encircled by busy traffic. Amidst all this activity stands prominently in the background is the iconic General Post Office building. This photograph truly encapsulates an era between two world wars when Europe was transitioning and evolving rapidly. Preserved in black and white monochrome tones, this twentieth-century gem from TopFoto. co. uk serves as a testament to both historical significance and architectural progress. While it depicts temporary inconveniences caused by road closures and diversions during construction work, it also symbolizes hope for improved transportation infrastructure that would benefit countless commuters for years to come
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