Aldwych tube station, Underground railway station in City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Aldwych tube station is a former underground railway station in the City of Westminster, featuring an entrance building constructed from red glazed terracotta with semi-circular windows. Two underground platforms are accessible via original lift systems dating from 1907, offering a glimpse into the city's early electric tunnel infrastructure.
The station opened in 1907 under the name Strand and formed the terminus of a short branch of the Piccadilly line. During World War II, the tunnels served as shelter for valuable paintings and other artworks from London museums and galleries.
The station takes its name from the curved street named Aldwych and served as the eastern terminus of a short branch off the Piccadilly line. Its entrance building, with dark red facing and semi-circular windows, remains an example of the architectural approach used for early London underground stations.
The London Transport Museum organizes guided tours through the ticket hall, platforms, and tunnels, where visitors can explore the former station. Tours run on selected dates and access is only possible as part of these organized visits.
The station maintains operational tracks and technical facilities for film productions, making it a regular shooting location since its closure in 1994. Scenes for numerous films and television series have been shot in the tunnels and on the platforms, including international productions.
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