10th June 2008
A London-bound view shows the main building on the "down" side, which was built to a style similar as those at the first Bromley and Dover Priory stations. The "second-hand" canopies from the ill-fated Lullingstone station remain, but their corrugated metal valances were replaced by more intricate types during a 1988 station refurbishment. © David Glasspool
10th June 2008
Although the Kent Coast Electrification brought colour aspect lights to many areas between 1959 and 1962 inclusive, much of East Kent's signalling was left untouched, and mechanical operation with semaphores was retained. The eradication of these delightful semaphores, such as those seen in the above view at the London end of Canterbury East, seems to be included within "Phase 1" of Network Rail's East Kent Re-signalling for 2011. © David Glasspool
10th June 2008
The main "down" side buildings retain a smart façade, neat brickwork, and a restored canopy, as a result of the restoration work which took place during 1988. Of note on the ground floor are the trademark LC&DR arched orange window frames, which are also readily viewable down the line at Faversham. © David Glasspool
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