The Croydon Canal
The journey ends at West Croydon Station
The former canal terminus basin site at West Croydon
The tram's roof more or less indicates the north eastern extent
of the basin at West Croydon. The buildings on the right are said
to have been there when the canal existed. They now form part of
West Croydon station though not in use by the railway.
This view, looking over the fence that separates West Croydon
rail and tram stations, would have once overlooked most of the
canal terminus. The canal's western boundary was where the line of
trees are on the left hand side of the picture, and the canal
entered the terminal basin here, extending behind where the
photographer is standing.
This Croydon Tram stands on an area once part of the terminal
basin which extended up to near where the buses can be seen.
The Bus station sign can be seen above the sloping covered
walkway on the right. The bottom of this covered walkway is roughly
where the south west edge of the basin lay. The trackless platform
in the foreground was once the West Croydon to Wimbledon line,
until replaced by Tramlink.
The other bay platform (seen here with a local train bound for
London Victoria) is at a higher level compared to much of the
station, though probably still lower than the canal itself was. It
is clear that much excavation occurred at West Croydon in order to
afford a suitable railway arrangment. Records show that work began
in August 1836, draining the canal and lowering the site for the
new railway.
The Journey Ends ~ In Memoriam ~ The Croydon Canal 1809 to
1836
