Place    From 1902  To 1950

Whitechapel and Bow Railway

Categories: Transport

A former underground railway in East London, It was a joint venture between the District Railway and the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway. It is now entirely integrated into the London Underground system. This photo shows Whitechapel Station in 1896.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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