Description and History of Site:-
GER extended their mainline, coming off viaduct into deep cutting, passing beneath Shoreditch High St into this new terminus (architect Edward Wilson, engineer to GER) replacing Bishopsgate which became goods depot. Western train-shed, partially opened, 1874, completed 1875, is magnificent cathedral of iron. Great Eastern Hotel added 1884, architect Charles Barry; interior of Abercorn Rooms, 1901 are of note. Eastern train-shed built 1891-5. In 1875 platforms 1 & 2 were connected by tunnel to Circle line, abandoned 1904; tunnel now LT canteen. Whole complex, together with adjacent Broad Street station (which is now entirely gone), redeveloped. Western trainshed extended to south in original style. March 2000, Station hotel re-opened

Further Reading and References:-
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980

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Key Words :- railway station

Address :- Liverpool Street and Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY
Grid Ref :- TQ 33206 81714
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.518648 , Long -0.081542
Local Authority :- City of London
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1286133,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1874 -
Record Date :- 2 June 2018

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