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Birmingham New Street Station: lnwrbns_str2934

View of the front of New Street station and the Queens Hotel on 24th May 1965 shortly before both were to be demolished

View of the front of New Street station and the Queens Hotel on 24th May 1965 shortly before both were to be demolished. Designed by William Livock the hotel opened at the same time as the station. It was the second largest operated by the LNWR and the LNWR reinforced its reputation by adopting 'Besthotel Birmingham' as its telegraphic address. Staff from the hotel would frequently meet clients on the platform wearing their distinctive red jackets to collect luggage free of charge although tips were always appreciated. Railway porters, wearing standard railway uniforms were not allowed to enter the confines of the hotel.

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