Strand Station

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Introduction
A Tube Station got top votes in three collector surveys for new pieces! Some hope a flatback version, as right, will follow this 3D miniature ... Terminus of a short branch from Holborn on the Piccadilly line 1917-94, this is the best size for a ceramic. It was renamed Aldwych in 1917 when Strand became a Northern line stop at Charing Cross Underground. Information given on the two notice boards may vary from piece to piece.

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Hazle Ceramics
Strand Station
Heritage Miniature

20th Anniversary 2010
Painted by Hazle

UK/Europe £34.50
Rest of World £29.36

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 Atmospheric photo circa 1980s. Note the umbrellas and golden light reflecting in the rain puddle outside.

Fascinating Facts
The very well-preserved interior has made Aldwych popular for TV, films and tube design work. The track is in good order and in 2002 a 1938 tube was used for filming, instead of a permanent 1972 train. From 1940 in the war, the Elgin Marbles and other British Museum treasures were kept on a disused platform. The operating platform became an air raid shelter with live concerts and people sleeping on the track.The tube opened again in 1946.

 The single operating platform with train c1980s.

 Plain exterior today without news or ticket kiosks. With architect Leslie Green’s original half moon window and ox-red tiles from 1907. A flat roof allowed for office buildings above.

 Original ticket office fully restored for a film.