Episode 2 of 2
Closure and Pedestrian Reopening
- When
- November–December 1870
- Where
- Tower Subway
- Part of
- Tower Subway opens in London
The railway closed in December 1870 due to receivership, but the tunnel reopened to pedestrians, becoming a popular crossing.
The company went into receivership in November 1870. The railway closed on 7 December 1870, four months after opening. The tunnel reopened to pedestrians on 24 December 1870 with a toll of 1/2d. It averaged 20,000 people a week, becoming a popular way to cross the river.
Sources
- Tower Subway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-02
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