Postcard; views of Piccadilly Circus Underground station, circa 1930
Main details
| Reference number | 2004/12547 |
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| Description | The new station at Piccadilly, designed by architects Adams, Holden and Pearson, opened in 1928. This photographic postcard shows different interior views of the station taken not long after the opening. Piccadilly Circus station first opened in 1906, but by 1922 it became apparent that the station would need to be expanded to accommodate growing passenger traffic. A large booking hall was built below Piccadilly Circus and new escalators, which featured the stylish bronze uplighters designed by Charles Holden. |
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| Dates | circa 1930 |
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| Completeness | 72% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 88mmWidth 139mmItem content Attribute Value Text Piccadilly Station Underground Railway - The Escalator - From Shaftesbury Avenue Entrance - Clock Train Indicator - From Haymarket Entrance (Right) - From Regent Street Entrance South Side -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Publisher Valentine's, circa 1930 -
Associated companies, people and places
Places Borough City of Westminster,