5 Questions
What did Abdal Ullah propose to rename the new station to?
Banglatown
Why did Transport for London oppose changing the station name?
It would cost £2 million and cause confusion
What was the original name of the station's location built in 1840?
Shoreditch
What remained after the demolition of the former station in 2003-04?
Ornamental gates on Shoreditch High Street and a part of the Braithwaite Viaduct
Who designed the 'Braithwaite Viaduct' that remains as one of the oldest railway structures in the world?
John Braithwaite
Test your knowledge about a London Borough Councillor's campaign to rename a station in London to better reflect the Bangladeshi community. Learn about the challenges and costs associated with the proposed name change.
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