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 info/guide/c/cl/clapham_junction_railway_station - Info and Guide.
Streatham Hill railway station - Streatham Hill railway station Streatham Hill railway station is a suburban railway station in Streatham, in South London.
Battersea Park railway station - Battersea Park railway station Battersea Park is a suburban railway station in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
On December 12 1988 35 people died when three commuter trains collided at Clapham junction..
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 Clapham Junction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clapham Junction has long laid claim to being the busiest railway station in the United Kingdom, and on 17 June 2005 changed its signage and claim to be the busiest in Europe.
It is situated on St. John's Hill in the south west of Battersea and in an area now commonly known as Clapham Junction; a reflection of the influence the station has upon its locality.
The station was opened in 1863 as a joint venture of the London and South Western Railway, whose trains served the northern platforms, and the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway whose trains served the southern platforms.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clapham_Junction_station   (1338 words)

  
 London Borough of Lambeth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In between the two are built-up and inner-city districts of Brixton, Brixton Hill, Clapham, Clapham Park, Herne Hill, Stockwell and Kennington which are each at different stages of gentrification and have elements of suburban and urban settlement while Vauxhall and South Lambeth are central districts being redeveloped with high density business and residential properties.
The borough has a high population density but there are open spaces and outdoor attractions including Brockwell Lido, Brixton Market, Clapham Common and the Oval cricket ground.
To the north are the Central London districts of the South Bank and Lambeth which have a developing tourist economy while at the very south of the borough are the leafy suburbs of Gipsy Hill, Tulse Hill, West Dulwich and West Norwood.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lambeth,_London,_England   (453 words)

  
 Clapham Junction railway station: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Clapham Junction railway station
Clapham Junction railway station is located in Battersea, London in England.
When the station was built the name Clapham Junction was chosen because Clapham was a more fashionable area than Battersea.
It is the busiest railway station in the United Kingdom with around 2000 trains passing through the station each day.
www.encyclopedian.com /cl/Clapham-Junction-railway-station.html   (123 words)

  
 Battersea
Clapham Junction, the contemporary transport and shopping centre of Battersea, with the busiest railway station in the United Kingdom.
An interchange station was built in 1863 towards the north west of the area, at a junction of the railway.
Taking the name of a fashionable village a mile and more away, the station was named Clapham Junction.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/B/Battersea.htm   (1236 words)

  
 1999 Travel Information
Kensington Olympia railway station, situated adjacent to Olympia Exhibition and Conference Centre, is served by Connex South Central's Gatwick Airport-Rugby service and Silverlink's Clapham Junction-Willesden Junction service.
These services provide direct links to Gatwick Airport, Clapham Junction, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby and Willesden Junction, as well as the newly opened West Brompton for Earls Court station.
Kensington Olympia station, in Zone 2, is directly outside Olympia and one stop from Earls Court.
www.nationalcatclub.co.uk /2004/2003travel.htm   (1236 words)

  
 KCL: Institute of Psychiatry - Student Handbook
Shoreditch Church, Liverpool Street Station, Monument, London Bridge Station, Borough Station, Elephant and Castle, Walworth Road, Camberwell Green, Loughborough Junction, Brixton, Clapham Common, Clapham Junction
Denmark Hill Railway Station is adjacent to the Institute of Psychiatry and can be reached by trains from Victoria, Blackfriars and Elephant and Castle.
Nearest stations are Oval and Elephant and CAstle from where the journey has to be completed by bus.
web1.iop.kcl.ac.uk /iop/AdminSup/Registry/studhb/studhb4.shtml   (520 words)

  
 Heart 106.2
Get the train from Waterloo, Vauxhall or Clapham Junction to Putney station.
Trains arrive from Clapham Junction, Waterloo or Victoria.
For the Start in Putney, Putney railway station is on Putney High Street at the Upper Richmond Road.
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Watford is also the destination of an hourly Southern service from Brighton via Clapham Junction and Kensington Olympia.
Silverlink Metro services operate from London Euston serving all suburban stations and terminating at Watford Junction.
Unfortunately the "Met" station is the furthest away from the town centre making it the most inconvenient for visitors.
www.rcts.org.uk /watford_index.htm   (527 words)

  
 Earlsfield railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Earlsfield railway station is in the London Borough of Wandsworth in south London.
Train times and station information for Earlsfield railway station from National Rail
The station, and all trains serving it, is operated by South West Trains, and is in Travelcard Zone 3.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Earlsfield_railway_station   (175 words)

  
 Find a Property - Guidebook: London SW11
The station is nowhere near Clapham, but at a time when Battersea had a decidedly down-at-heel reputation, the railway honchos did not want to saddle their station with such a working class name.
The immense pull of Clapham Junction station may have dragged the traditional centre of Battersea somewhat to the south but the narrow and twisting roads to the north show the true origin of the area.
Between them and Clapham Junction station to the south are a collection of small streets that boast small and medium sized Victorian terraces.
www.findaproperty.co.uk /story.aspx?storyid=6833   (1701 words)

  
 Up the Junction
Clapham, London is famous for Clapham Common ("out on the windy common"), a large grassy area frequented by young lovers and Clapham Junction Railway station.
The title is a pun, referring to both the slang expression "up the junction" and the Clapham Junction, located near Squeeze's residences at the time.
Chris has admitted to lifting song titles from film titles around this time and there were two films called Up the Junction.
www.squeezefan.com /Songbook/Up_the_Junction.htm   (255 words)

  
 Kensington (Olympia) station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Silverlink Metro - Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction.
As the railway forms the boundary between two London Boroughs, the southbound platform lies in Kensington and Chelsea while the northbound and London Underground platforms are in Hammersmith and Fulham.
The station appears on London Underground maps as "Kensington (Olympia)" although it is generally referred to on National Rail maps, timetables, etc (as well as the Silverlink-maintained station signage) as "Kensington Olympia".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kensington_%28Olympia%29_station   (255 words)

  
 Clapham Junction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clapham Junction has long laid claim to being the busiest railway station in the United Kingdom, and on 17 June 2005 changed its signage and claim to be the busiest in Europe.
Clapham Junction is a railway station located on St. John's Hill in the south-west of Battersea in London, England; the area around the station is by now commonly known as Clapham Junction, reflecting the influence of the station upon its locality.
The station was opened in 1863 as a joint venture of the London and South Western Railway, whose trains served the northern platforms, and the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway whose trains served the southern platforms.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clapham_Junction   (255 words)

  
 Cheap London Battersea Hotel London by hotels88.com
Clapham Junction (BR) railway station is 1 mile away.Directions from Vauxhall Bridge: Join the A3205 Nine Elms Lane and go straight along to the Battersea Park Road.
Travel straight through to York Road on which the Travelodge is situated.There is a barrier operated car park for guests chargable at 10.00gbp per night.
www.hotels88.com /London-Battersea-Hotel-London.htm   (441 words)

  
 Citikey London - Clapham Junction Railway Station - Battersea
Over the years Clapham Junction has grown to be one of the country's busiest railway stations with over 2500 trains passing every day.
In the beginning Clapham Junction was a simple cross roads with an inn providing travellers with a rest stop and simple refreshments.
After the arrival of the railway in 1839, the station formerly opened in 1863, with just a signal box.
www.citikey.com /search/category/30218/city/London/current/10   (132 words)

  
 Peabody Trust Tenants Site
Within easy walking distance of Clapham Junction Railway Station and the local shopping centre, which boasts the department store Arding and Hobbs, Marks and Spencer and other well known high street stores, Peabody's St John's Hill Estate is an ideal location for people with or without a car.
– Trains from Clapham Junction connect with central London, Willesden Junction, stations in north and west London, and Watford Junction as well as Croydon, Gatwick, Portsmouth and the coast.
Anyone aged over 60 who would benefit from the support provided in sheltered housing, and has lived in London for at least six months, or has a very good reason for moving to the capital, can apply to live in Peabody sheltered accommodation.
www.peabody.org.uk /tenants/content/t4/t4_2_2.htm   (247 words)

  
 Clapham Grand PH - no thanks
Its twin cupolas can be seen to the south of the railway as you leave London, just beyond Clapham junction station.
The Clapham Grand is a typical Grade II suburban theatre designed by Earnest Woodrow and opened in 1900.
The recent appeal on The Clapham Grand is good news for anyone trying to prevent a theatre being converted to pub use.
www.ihbc.org.uk /context_archive/57/clapham/grand.html   (530 words)

  
 Directions to Elevated Therapy in London
Clapham Junction, Barking, Euston Station, Gospel Oak, Highbury and Islington, Kensington Olympia, North Woolwich, Richmond, St. Alban`s Abbey, Stratford, Watford Junction.
There is a taxi office in the station near the entrance and it is only a fairly short journey to me by taxi.
For international clients flying into London`s Heathrow Airport to see me, it is easier if you get the tube / London Underground (Piccadilly Line) from Heathrow and get off at Acton Town Station (the ninth station along after leaving the airport complex).
www.elevated.fsnet.co.uk /index-page11.html   (530 words)

  
 Investigation into the Clapham Junction railway accident
on the morning of Monday, 12 December 1988, a crowded commuter train ran head-on into the rear of another which was stationary in a cutting just south of Clapham Junction station.
After that impact the first train veered to its right and struck a third oncoming train.
www.bopcris.ac.uk /bopall/ref22490.html   (181 words)

  
 The Internet Football Ground Guide - Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace FC
The nearest railway stations are Selhurst or Thornton Heath which are served by London Victoria main line station, Clapham Junction, London Bridge (every 30 mins) and East Croydon (every 15 mins).
You can also use Norwood Junction station which is also served by Victoria, but is a little further away.
At Purley bear left onto the A23 at its junction with the A 235 (to Croydon).
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/park/yfh45/palace.htm   (1853 words)

  
 About Music Hall
Besides these may be mentioned Gatti's in the Westminster Bridge Road, another Gatti's at Charing Cross, and a Grand at Clapham Junction.
In the case of the Music-Hall Railway Rates Association all the surplus of the money subscribed thereto for the purposes of getting the fares reduced for travelling "artistes" is handed over to one or other of the aforesaid charities.
Should he happen, as is most likely, to be a policeman whose “beat” is in the neighbourhood, he will by sight be quite familiar with every loose woman who for a mile round in the streets plies her lawless trade.
www.arthurlloyd.co.uk /AboutMusicHall.htm   (7897 words)

  
 TS54 Wandsworth Road - Trainspots (Ver 1.50 )
Just past the small brick building is another curve which is used by non passenger trains towards Clapham Junction and the West London Line.
Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry.
www.trainspots.co.uk /locpage.php?ts_number=54   (662 words)

  
 Railway Junction Diagrams - passenger stations starting with C
Railway Junction Diagrams - passenger stations starting with C
The Railway Junction Diagrams shown here are taken from a 1920 edition, which is old enough to be out of copyright (a fact taken advantage of by at least two publishers who have already reprinted books of Diagrams from 1914 and 1915).
Notes: Station names here are as shown on the maps; many stations are now closed, and some that remain open have since been renamed.
web.ukonline.co.uk /members/cj.tolley/rjd/rjd-lidc.htm   (409 words)

  
 United Kingdom
London Waterloo see main stations Clapham Junction see main stations Richmond Bull and Bush oppos., left Emandel (Rest., Pizzeria) oppos., left The Duke of York oppos., right Captain's Table oppos.
London St Pancras The Shires station O'Neill's SW Guinness, Caffrey's The Euston Flyer 50 y SW Bedford The Paddington 300 y Lemon Tree station bld. (Mo-Sa 6.00-19.30, Su 9.00-17.00) Wellingborough The Station 200 y
For a listing of restaurants not necessarily near railway stations see http://www.restaurants.co.uk (Frames).
www.agnld.uni-potsdam.de /~martin/BaB/UK.html   (1379 words)

  
 First Option Estate Agents Ltd - Estate Agents London SE25 - Selection of property
Stunning refurbished 3 bedroom house within walking distance of Ruskin Park, Loughborough Junction railway station and Kings College Hospital.
Quiet block and 5 minutes walk to Norwood Junction Station
1 bedroom first floor flat, located near Norwood Junction station and the High Street
www.findaproperty.co.uk /agent.aspx?agentid=5218&opt=list&salerent=1   (300 words)

  
 Transport Plans for the London Area - South
This is a scheme for a second tram route from Wimbledon station to Mitcham Junction.
The 1989 South London Assessment Study stated that a problem with South London's railways is that stations are served by many routes, but each route has low frequency.
In December 1999, London Transport's map of possible Tramlink extensions showed an alignment from South Wimbledon station direct to Tooting Thameslink station (presumably via the abandoned railway), crossing Merton Tramlink at or near Colliers Wood.
www.geocities.com /Athens/Acropolis/7069/tpftla_s.html   (5839 words)

  
 Citikey London - Clapham High Street Railway Station - Clapham
Clapham High Street Railway Station has train routes going south to Brixton and Tulse hill, as well as towards the centre of London via Clapham Junction and Victoria.
Citikey London - Clapham High Street Railway Station - Clapham
Taxis & Transport > Public Transport > Train Stations
www.citikey.com /business/10046373/category/30385/city/London/current/2/total/29   (97 words)

  
 www.lutonfc.com - By Luton Fans, For Luton Fans
Opposite Thornton Heath Railway Station, there is a JD Wetherspoons pub, popular with both home and away supporters.
You can also use Norwood Junction station which is also served by Victoria, but is a little further away.
From the station cross the road using the zebra crossing and turn right (heading away from ground).
www.lutonfc.com /guide_crystal_palace.asp   (3803 words)

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