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B/W print; Exterior of South Kensington station, District Railway, 1880 - 1890

© TfL

Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
1998/87142
Description
Exterior of South Kensington station, District Railway. Featuring the original standard Fowler designed building. Single storey building with original large District Railway signage on the top of the station and shop premises which includes a hair cutting saloon and a tobacconists. The small entrance of the station adjoins these premises to the left, above is signage pointing left in the direction of the District Booking office. There is a Garden seat Horse bus outside of the entrance.
Photographer
Dates
1880 - 1890
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Photograph number
Ukn
Location
Topics
Completeness
57%
  • Physical description

    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    Station: District Railway Frequent trains to Putney, Wimbledon, Hammersmith, Kew, Richmond, Acton, Ealing, Hounslow
    To the District Booking Office
    Shops: F.Howell Hair Cutting Saloon
    E.Grahnert Havana Cigar Importer, Cigarette and Tobacco manufacturer
    Adverts: Ogdens Cigarette, Nestles Milk
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Shot
    Medium exterior
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Photographer
    Topical Press, 1880 - 1890