How the original Euston Station destroyed in one of the greatest acts of cultural vandalism Britain has ever seen

One of the great masterpieces of 19th century, the original Euston Station, was built in the years after Queen Victoria came to the throne. Less than 125 years later it was razed to the ground; Martin Fone takes a look at the reasons why.

The arch outside the main entrance to Euston Station in central London, pictured in 1952. The arch was the largest Greek propylaeum ever built (Photo by Museum of London/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

One of the great masterpieces of 19th century, the original Euston Station, was built in the years after Queen Victoria came to the throne. Less than 125 years later it was razed to the ground; Martin Fone takes a look at the reasons why.