Friday, 9 April 2010

Historic buildings at Sudbury Town

While out in Sudbury today I came across some great bits of 1930s architecture.
It was at Sudbury Town underground station.
The original 1903 station was demolished and replaced in 1932 when the line was electrified and became part of the Piccadilly Line.
















The station was designed by Charles Holden, who was responsible for many of the classic Piccadilly Line stations.  It combines brick, reinforced concrete and glass to create a stunning high, light and airy ticket hall.
Inside a few of the original features remain..  These include the 1930s ticket office which is no longer used and a newsagent store.
































High up on the wall above the newsagent and only just in this picture is the original station barometer.
Still working and accurate too.
The final picture is a view of the platforms and the linking bridge.

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