SHADWELL

(1840 - 1941)

Opened on the London & Blackwall Railway, the station suffered bomb damage during World War II and was subsequently closed.

 


1930s map showing 1) the East London Line station at Shadwell and 2) the LBR station.

 

 

 

Eastward view from the new DLR station at Shadwell of the old Shadwell station platform area. Part of the westbound platform still exists, seen here with the westbound DLR track curving around it. Platforms were only provided for the southernmost track, the 'slow' lines.

(Jan 2007)

 

 

 

Track level view.

(Jan 2007)

 

 

 


The station building in a dilapidated state. It dates from 1895.

(Jan 2007)


 

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

 



 

Plaistow.

 


 

 

 

All photos ©2007-2008. Reproduction prohibited.