This Entire London Railway Disappeared… But It’s Still Hiding in Plain Sight

Step back into London’s hidden railway history as we uncover the story of the lost Broad Street Station and the vast viaduct that once carried trains into the heart of the City. This forgotten London terminus, opened in 1865 by the North London Railway, handled millions of passengers before closing in 1986 — becoming the only central London station to disappear completely. In this urban exploration, we trace the route of the Kingsland Viaduct, a two-mile elevated railway that once snaked across Shoreditch and into Broad Street. Using historic maps, archive photos, and on-location footage, we reveal what remains of this vanished railway today. From surviving viaduct arches and hidden infrastructure to the unique Stage Viaduct Garden pocket park, we explore how fragments of this lost railway have been repurposed in modern London. We also visit the site of Shoreditch station and examine how redevelopment has erased — yet not entirely removed — this important part of London’s transport geography. If you enjoy railway history, lost stations, abandoned infrastructure, canals, and industrial heritage, this is a story you won’t want to miss. Subscribe for more UK railway exploration and transport history content. ********* MERCH now available here - https://ko-fi.com/wobblyrunner/shop Become a channel member - https://www.youtube.com/wobblyrunner/... Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/wobblyrunner Facebook -   / wobbly.runner   Instagram -   / wobbly.runner   🚩VIDEOS & IMAGES FEATURED: ********************************** I will always do my best to ensure correct credit for usage of photos, videos and media used within my videos. At the time of publishing, the original source/owner of the video/images is not always known. I apologise if these have been credited incorrectly or not credited at all. 🚩COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: ******************************* This video may contain copyrighted materials, the use of which has not been specifically authorised by the copyright owner. These videos are made for purposes of criticism, comment, review & news reporting. Which constitutes the fair use of any such copyrighted materials. As provided for in section 107 of the U.S Copyright Law & sections 29 & 30 of the UK Copyright, Design & Patent act 1988. The fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review & news reporting is not an infringement of copyright. Become a channel member - https://www.youtube.com/wobblyrunner/... Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/wobblyrunner Facebook -   / wobbly.runner   Instagram -   / wobbly.runner