Always followed the Great Central Railway since i was a kid, and always knew the that the dirty poorly maintained building in the dead area of Leicester was the old Great central station. I though id share a few pics i took in July 2018 just after the site was cleared to make way for its much needed regeneration.
works to the main concourse had been started as roof had been removed and brickwork had been acid washed
Original roof light hidden with the usual corrugated sheeting
Unsure of what this little room is, guards room possibly.
ticket office windows.
access to platforms above which are now filled in as rooftop industrial area has be concrete slabbed.
Just shows the condition of the brickwork, original window frames still present.
Charred ceiling on ground floor. it was thought that this was caused by a woodworker who used to burn his scraps within the property.
looking up from parcel yard.
First floor exterior.
Bit of island platform still present above.
former metalwork shop.
walls have been ripped out but note the detailing still present.
All together quite an interesting visit, would be interested in seeing how it has progressed nearly a year on.
works to the main concourse had been started as roof had been removed and brickwork had been acid washed
Original roof light hidden with the usual corrugated sheeting
Unsure of what this little room is, guards room possibly.
ticket office windows.
access to platforms above which are now filled in as rooftop industrial area has be concrete slabbed.
Just shows the condition of the brickwork, original window frames still present.
Charred ceiling on ground floor. it was thought that this was caused by a woodworker who used to burn his scraps within the property.
looking up from parcel yard.
First floor exterior.
Bit of island platform still present above.
former metalwork shop.
walls have been ripped out but note the detailing still present.
All together quite an interesting visit, would be interested in seeing how it has progressed nearly a year on.
