Russell Square tube station

Russell Square station stands in Bloomsbury, a quiet corner of central London. It serves the Piccadilly line between Holborn and King’s Cross St Pancras. The station building was designed by Leslie Green in the Modern Style, a British form of Art Nouveau. Its red faience façade is one of the most recognisable in the capital. The station opened in 1906 and was refurbished after the 2005 bombings, reopening in 2002. A plaque on the wall remembers the 26 people who died in the attack. The station is Grade II listed for its original tiling and signage. Inside, three lifts carry up to fifty passengers each, while a spiral staircase of 176 steps leads to the platforms. The platforms themselves display distinctive tile patterns, each station on the line having its own design. The station also offers free Wi-Fi and seven ticket gates. It sits in London fare zone 1 and is served by London buses day and night. Outside, Russell Square Gardens lie a short walk away, and the British Museum is nearby. The University of London’s main campus and Great Ormond Street Hospital are also close by. The station has appeared in films and television, including the 1972 horror film Death Line. Its quiet entrance contrasts with the busy streets just a few hundred metres away.