The station took over an existing building, number 46, entrance and booking hall on the ground floor with offices above. Became obsolete when the line was extended to Moorgate and was demolished in 1933. Used as a bomb shelter in WW2.
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King William Street underground station
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King William Street underground station
Corporation of London Site of King William Street Underground Station. First ...
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Jonathan Tyers
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