Horsham is approximately the midway point between London and Brighton and remains a busy station. The first station was opened by the London Brighton and South Coast Railway (LBSCR) in February 1848 and underwent various changes and remodelling during its first ninety years or so of operation. The station was completely rebuilt by the Southern Railway to its International Modern Style in 1938 coinciding with the electrification of the line. It was designed by the Souther's 'go-to' architect James Robb Scott and is now Grade II listed. It has recently undergone a refurbishment and modernisation to improve customer facilities. This image of the frontage took some doing to avoid any cars on the busy roundabout spoiling the view!
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