I don't go through Liverpool St very often, so I'd never really thought about when it was built... you only see the new bits if you're rushing through!
The new manifestation of Liverpool Street Station shows how a dreadful, dreary, muddled place can be turned into something characterful and beautiful . . . until one goes onto the platforms.
This is quite awesome! Reminds me of when I went through this station a few years back. There's something about catching people "in a hurry" that you can capture in a picture.
Very nice overview. I get a little thrill when I pass through the major London railway stations. Your country has done such a good job of bringing them up to the needs of modern travelers. The U.S. has nothing like Victoria, Paddington on King's Cross (although my vote for the most kick-ass station in the world is Kyoto).
Dating from 1874 Liverpool Street Station sees 123 million visitors pass through each year.
I don't go through Liverpool St very often, so I'd never really thought about when it was built... you only see the new bits if you're rushing through!
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ReplyDeleteThe new manifestation of Liverpool Street Station shows how a dreadful, dreary, muddled place can be turned into something characterful and beautiful . . . until one goes onto the platforms.
Why can't we have it all?
Lucy
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ReplyDeleteThis is quite awesome! Reminds me of when I went through this station a few years back. There's something about catching people "in a hurry" that you can capture in a picture.
ReplyDeleteI feel lost in that station!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo, I always love shots that are full of moving people :o)
ReplyDeleteSo full of action and activity, I can almost hear the sounds of the station.
ReplyDeleteA great photo for a great station. But I have to agree with Lucy because of the platforms. They aren't very nice.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does this look a bit like Victoria Station?
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. You've really captured the hustle and bustle!
ReplyDeleteVery nice overview. I get a little thrill when I pass through the major London railway stations. Your country has done such a good job of bringing them up to the needs of modern travelers. The U.S. has nothing like Victoria, Paddington on King's Cross (although my vote for the most kick-ass station in the world is Kyoto).
ReplyDeleteThere's something very attractive about this photo. It would make a great jigsaw too :-)
ReplyDeleteMemories, this time a couple of years ago there I stood, visiting friends, crying as I departed and headed back to Australia :-(
ReplyDeleteI love shots like this, they always remind me of Lowry paintings.
ReplyDelete350,000 a day pass through this station?! WOW!
ReplyDeleteNice train station snap! I just wish I were passing through there in the next 6 months!
ReplyDeleteThere's something about Liverpool St Station that makes it very photogenic.
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