Perivale station: 1930s London Underground building preserved
The Central Line station, designed by Brian Lewis, retains many original features from its 1947 completion.
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Perivale station on the Central Line, located in West London, has been recognised for its significant architectural merit. The building, which was awarded Grade II listed status by Historic England, retains many of its original design elements from the late 1930s and 1940s.
Design and Construction
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Originally designed in 1938 by Brian Lewis, the chief architect for the Great Western Railway, the station's construction was delayed by the Second World War and not completed until 1947. Perivale station, formerly known as Perivale Halt, was part of the Central Line's extension to West Ruislip, a project within the London Underground's New Works Programme that ran from 1935 to 1940. Lewis's design bears a resemblance to the architectural style of Charles Holden, a celebrated London Underground architect of the 1920s and 1930s.
Architectural Features
The station's defining characteristics include a concave red brick frontage and a distinctive clerestory window, an elevated section of wall with windows positioned above eye level to allow natural light into the station. According to Historic England's listing, reinforced concrete divisions between windows and a lintel that follows the concave plane of the façade are also notable features. A pole-mounted roundel reading "UndergrounD" with dashed underlining is attached to the brickwork on either side of the frontage.
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Inside, the ticket hall features a ceiling with exposed concrete beams that radiate outwards from the curved façade. A recess for telephones and traces of original separate kiosks are still visible in the flooring. The glazed curved roof of the ticket hall provides natural light, and a glazed waiting room at the western end retains original timber benches. The exterior walls also preserve original poster display panels surrounded by black tiles.
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+What is Perivale station's listed status?
Perivale station on the Central Line is a Grade II listed building. This designation by Historic England recognises its architectural significance and ensures its preservation.
+Who designed Perivale station?
The station was designed by Brian Lewis, who served as the chief architect to the Great Western Railway. His design reflects the architectural trends of the late 1930s.
+When was Perivale station built?
The station was originally designed in 1938, but its completion was delayed due to the Second World War, with construction finishing in 1947. It was part of the Central Line's expansion.
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