Bermondsey tube station

Bermondsey station stands in south-east London, on the Jubilee line between London Bridge and Canada Water. Designed by Ian Ritchie Architects, it uses natural light throughout its cut-and-cover and tube sections. The main entrance opens onto Jamaica Road, linking the station to Bermondsey’s eastern edge and Rotherhithe’s western side. The station opened in 1999 as part of the Jubilee Line Extension. A plaque near the entrance honours Dr Alfred Salter, who worked to improve living conditions for the poor in Bermondsey during the 20th century. His former surgery once stood where the station now sits. Local MP Simon Hughes unveiled the plaque in 2002. Inside, latticed concrete beams allow daylight to reach the platforms. Escalators descend through a high-ceilinged concrete shaft, creating a spacious feel. Metal-clad tunnels continue the futuristic theme of the extension. Platform screen doors ensure passenger safety on the deep-level platforms.