Going underground - London's disused tube stations

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A gallery of images celebrating the history of the London Underground

As London’s underground roadmap is changing, with the building of 21km of twin-bore tunnels for the Crossrail network, Time Out takes a look back at parts of the underground transport infrastructure and subterranean spaces that have long gone. Words by Abigail Lelliott

Aldwych station today

Aldwych Underground Station Tour Aldwych Underground Station Tour - © Abigail Lelliott

The facade on the Strand today. The last paying passengers exited in 1994 but the station remains active as a film location, notably in 'Atonement', and for rare open days, when history enthusiasts and transport geeks can visit.




Aldwych Station Aldwych Station British Museum Station British Museum Station Down Street Station Down Street Station Brompton Road Brompton Road King William Street Station Wood Lane Station Wood Lane Station York Road Station York Road Station Kingsway Tram Tunnel Kingsway Tram Tunnel Mail Rail Goodge St Air Raid Shelter Old tube map

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