Perivale station granted Grade II listed status
Historic England recognises the Central line station's unique 1930s architectural design.
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Perivale station, located on the Central line in West London, has been granted Grade II listed status by Historic England. The designation recognises the station's significant architectural merit and historical importance.
Design and Construction
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Construction of the station commenced in 1938 but was delayed due to World War II, with completion not occurring until 1947. The design is credited to Brian Lewis, who served as the chief architect for the Great Western Railway. The station was originally known as Perivale Halt and was part of the Central Line's expansion towards West Ruislip.
According to Historic England's documentation, the station's defining features include its concave red-brick frontage. The façade is further distinguished by a clerestory window, an elevated section of wall with windows designed to allow natural light into the interior. The building's style bears a resemblance to designs by Charles Holden, a prominent London Underground architect of the 1920s and 30s.
Architectural Details
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Further architectural elements noted in the listing include reinforced concrete divisions between windows and a lintel that follows the inward curve of the façade, extending around its corners. The station also features pole-mounted "UndergrounD" roundels on either side of the frontage. Inside the ticket hall, exposed concrete beams radiate from the curved façade, and traces of original telephone kiosks are visible in the flooring.
The ticket hall's glazed roof allows natural light to illuminate the space. A glazed waiting room at the western end retains original timber benches and poster display panels surrounded by black tiles, contributing to the station's preserved 1930s aesthetic.
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+Why has Perivale station been given listed status?
Perivale station has been granted Grade II listed status by Historic England due to its significant architectural design and historical importance. The station retains many features from its original construction period in the late 1930s and 1940s.
+Who designed Perivale station?
The station was designed by Brian Lewis, who was the chief architect for the Great Western Railway. His work on Perivale station is recognised as a notable example of 1930s architectural style.
+What are the key architectural features of Perivale station?
Key features include its concave red-brick frontage, a clerestory window, reinforced concrete divisions, and a glazed ticket hall roof. The station's design is noted for its resemblance to the style of other London Underground stations from the 1930s.
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