The London Underground station with something not found anywhere else on the Tube
The Grade II-listed station was restored to its original glory in the 1990s.
Most of London’s Tube stations have unique stories, ranging from being used as shelters for the Blitz or an original voice announcement.
But one station has a feature that no other does – and it’s not what you might expect.
The Grade II-listed station was restored to its original glory in the 1990s, except for one feature which remains the same: its benches.
The original back to back wooden benches bear the name ‘Baron’s Court’ and are painted a bright red.
They date back to 1905, making them the oldest benches on the underground, and an original design not seen anywhere else on the system.
And, they’re still in use – commuters can sit on a piece of history while waiting for their daily train.
The tracks for Baron’s Court were first laid in the mid 1870s as part of the District line.
The station retains most of its original features as well – including terracotta facing Art Nouveau lettering on the station entrance.
Another major London underground station has a catacomb of tunnels deep under street level where explorers can get a glimpse of unsuspecting passersby.
The ghostly platforms that once served the capital’s trains have been long abandoned, but they were opened again in 2022 by the London Transport Museum.
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Train fanatics can tour the haunted ancient passages in Shepherd’s Bush, which still remain wholly intact, with a ‘time capsule of historic posters, signage and vintage tiles’ on display.
On the tour there are metal grates along certain sections, where eagle eyed visitors can spy on passengers on their journeys.
Shepherd’s Bush station was first opened in 1900 as the Western terminus of the Western terminus of the brand new Central London Railway.
The railway was seen as pioneering at the time, as it provided a transport link between the suburbs of West London and the City of London.
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