Wanstead
The rather plain exterior of Wanstead station, opened on 14th December 1947 with the Central Line extension from Leytonstone to Newbury Park, on 27th July 2014. The tunnels on this extension were complete before the start of World War Two and were converted into an underground factory for the manufacturing of aircraft components by the Plessey Company throughout the duration of the war.
Location: Wanstead
Original line: Central Line Extension (London Passenger Transport Board)
Photographer: David Bosher
Contact photographer: David Bosher
Photosets: LU Central Line + 1992 stock 2012-2022 London Underground stations 2010-2023
Date: 27/07/2014
Image number: 71607
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