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London Landmarks: Farringdon station
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10 months ago
Another episode of look around London
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Hello and welcome to another edition of Look Around London. Farringdon Station, located
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in central London, has a rich history dating back to 1863. It originally opened as part
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of the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway, linking Farringdon
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to Paddington Station. In the 20th century, Farringdon underwent significant upgrades
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to accommodate increasing passenger numbers, especially with the advert of the Thameslink
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route in the 1980s connecting Bedford and Brighton through to central London. A major
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redevelopment project began again in the early 2010s to prepare Farringdon for the arrival
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of Crossrail, now known as the Elizabeth Line, which would enhance its role as a central
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interchange for passengers travelling across London. Today, Farringdon is a critical transport
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blending its Victorian heritage with modern upgrades.
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