Description and History of Site:-
The London and Blackwall Railway was extended from Minories to Fenchurch St, August 1841. Present station dates from 1853 with facade by George Berkeley, engineer to the line Train-shed roof span is 110 ft. Interior altered 1935. Compact station on brick viaduct with four platforms approached by stairs from ticket office, Second entrance through LTSR offices in Cross wall opened in early 1880s. Substantially rebuilt recently, facade retained.

Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969
Betjeman, John. 'London's Historic Railway Stations.' John Murray, 1972
Biddle, Gordon. 'Great Railway Stations of Britain'. David & Charles, 1986

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Key Words :- Railway Terminus

Address :- Fenchurch St, London, Greater London, EC3
Grid Ref :- TQ 3339 8093
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.511559 , Long -0.079188
Local Authority :- City of London
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1079149,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1841 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018

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