London's lost railway arch – and 16 other architectural wonders that are no more

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London's lost railway arch – and 16 other architectural wonders that are no more

The fascinating stories behind some of the world's finest pieces of architecture – and three historical buildings you can still visit today
By Greg Dickinson, Senior Travel Writer 18 May 2022 • 8:00am

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The Neo-Classical entrance arch to London's Euston station, which was demolished in 1962 Credit: Getty

Sixty years ago, a crime against architecture occurred on the streets of north London. One of the most elaborate features at any station in the city, the Euston Arch, was demolished. Its remains were later scattered, unceremoniously, into the depths of the River Lea.

Sadly, this was not the only act of architectural vandalism to occur during the 20th century. Below we take a look at 17 buildings that fell during that time, and three that miraculously survived (and which you can still visit).

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