London Necropolis railway station
London Necropolis railway station, Victorian railway terminal in Waterloo, England.
The London Necropolis railway station contained dedicated mortuaries, private waiting rooms, and a hydraulic lift system for transporting coffins to platform level.
The station opened in 1854 as part of a rail network designed to transport deceased individuals from central London to Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey.
The terminal maintained separate facilities for different social classes and religious denominations, reflecting Victorian social structures through its architectural design.
The station operated daily funeral trains until April 1941, when German bombing raids during World War II caused extensive damage to the building.
This specialized railway station processed over 200,000 funerals during its 87 years of operation, with separate platforms for Anglican and Nonconformist services.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Official opening: 1854
GPS coordinates: 51.50306,-0.11139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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