B/W print; View of a section of the refurbished platform at Wapping station by Peter Wilson, 18 Nov 1981

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Reference number	1998/70965
Description	View of a section of the refurbished platform at Wapping station, East London line, showing large station name roundel, and panel containing text and drawings relating to the construction and history of the Thames Tunnel. The original platform wall, with cables and pipes, can be seen above the panelling.
Photographer	Peter Wilson
Dates	18 Nov 1981
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	20945-4
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground stations
Completeness	58% 58% ?

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  Descriptive size	8x6ins

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  Sign: Way Out LT poster: The new Tube seasons save you money and, if they go into either zone, you can travel anywhere in that zone, free. Fares Fair On panel: The original shaft entrances at Wapping and Rotherhithe were finished at ground level with Pagoda like structures which have long since disappeared; however the new roof to Wapping Station recaptures this style of roof On panel: In 1865 the tunnel approaches were built and railway traffic commenced. Electrified in 1913, it now carries the East London line and still remains one of the most watertight tunnels in the London underground system Advert: almost Blue. Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Album out now Advert: NLMS New London Music Society. Inaugural concert Central Hall Westminster Thursday 10th December 1981 at 7.30pm...Terence Lovett

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  Shot	medium interior

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  Photographer	Peter Wilson, 18 Nov 1981

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  Location	Wapping Underground station, Wapping High Street, Tower Hamlets, E1