London, The Strand And Charing Cross c.1895
Photo ref: L130180
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The cross that gave the area its name was destroyed in 1647. From this point all distances in London are measured. Moreover, a line drawn through it is said to separate the London of pleasure and fashion from that of work and business.The railway station occupies the ground floor of the prestigious company-owned Charing Cross Hotel.

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Memories of London, the Strand and Charing Cross c1895

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of London, The Strand And Charing Cross c.1895

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Before my time, of course, but this is still a very familiar view to me . Not only did I intern (from Westminster Technical College Hotel School) at the Charing Cross Hotel on the right but also passed through the station 5 days a week for two years. On occasion I'd stay too late at a party on a Friday night and have to get the 'milk train' in the dawn hours. I loved walking the streets of ...see more