This photograph was taken in 1989 and shows part of the extensive the redevelopment of the Bishopsgate entrance to Liverpool Street railway station. Completed in 1874, Liverpool Street station was built on the site of the old Bethlem Hospital. The station thrived throughout the 20th century with the growth of commuter services to the east of London. However, further investment was required and in 1975 a plan to demolish Liverpool Street and Broad Street stations was first proposed.
With opposition to these plans, it was finally agreed that Broad Street station would be demolished, and Liverpool Street station would be redeveloped. Work on the project began in 1985 and the ‘new’ station was opened by HM The Queen in 1991.
Image: Robin Webster
This November 2020 photograph shows Bishopsgate entrance to the station, including two of the four Victorian-style clock towers.
Image: © Steven Miell (TimeViews)
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