GROSVENOR ROAD

(L.B.S.C.R.: 1870 - 1907)
(L.C.D.R.: 1867 - 1911)

 

Most commuters using Victoria station are probably unaware that it was opened as a 'dual' station for use by two separate operating companies (with a clear physical division that is still apparent today).

Grosvenor Road station, on the north bank of the Thames and only a short distance from Victoria, also had 'dual nationality' with platforms and station buildings belonging exclusively to each company. The LBSCR side closed in 1907, while the LCDR side lingered on until 1911.

 


 

Grosvenor Road station seen at the bottom of the map. Its close proximity to Victoria station is obvious.

Most of the London's main lines had stations on their inner London sections and many of those stations have been closed due to lack of use.

 

 

 


View of the handsome LCDR station building. The lower level has been boarded up for many years but the upstairs has been in regular use for some purpose.

(May 2006)

 

 

 


The station building viewed from track level. As the platforms were of wooden construction, there is now a distinct lack of platform evidence.

(May 2006)

 

 

 

Photo: Wayne Walsh  © 2010

 

 

 

Photo: Wayne Walsh  © 2010

 

 

 

Photo: Wayne Walsh  © 2010

 

 

 

Photo: Wayne Walsh  © 2010

 

 

 

Photo: Wayne Walsh  © 2010

 


 

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