BATTERSEA PARK ROAD

(1867 - 1916)

Originally opened as York Road by the London, Chatham & Dover Railway (L.C.D.) the construction of it in brick meant that evidence of it still survives today, at road level at least. The neighbouring L.B.S.C Battersea Park station remains open.

 

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1) The location of Battersea Park Road station. The Battersea Park station seen to its east remains in passenger use today. 2) Grosvenor Road station on the approach to Victoria station which also has not seen passenger service since the First World War.

The famous Battersea Dogs Home is on the right. Next to it, under the bridge, are the remains of the Battersea Park Road. The Battersea Park station that survived is a short stroll away. (May 2006)

Closer view of the entrance area. (May 2006)

Eastern view of the station entrance arches, the replacement bridge over the road, and the columns of the old Battersea Power Station dominating the background on the left. (May 2006)

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Reference: London Railways by Edwin Course. B T Batsford Ltd, London, 1962.

 

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Kew Bridge

 

 

 

 

Photos taken May 2006, except where stated.

All photos ©2006-2008. Reproduction prohibited.