Aldgate tube station, Underground station in City of London, England
Aldgate is an underground station in the City of London serving two platforms on the Circle and Metropolitan lines. It sits at the junction of Aldgate High Street and St Botolph Street, connecting different parts of central London.
The station opened in 1876 as part of the Metropolitan Railway expansion, with construction delays caused by its location above a medieval plague pit. This unusual obstacle shaped the early building history of the site.
The station entrance features a white faience facade from 1926 with decorative elements including leaded light windows and ornamental lamp brackets.
The station sits in Zone 1 and operates with frequent service and multiple Underground connections available. Visitors should note that entrances can be hard to spot and the station gets crowded during rush hours.
Metropolitan line trains reverse direction at this station using a specialized track layout that requires backing up before continuing their route. This technical feature often surprises passengers and sets the station apart from others in the network.
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