Ruislip Station With Associated Footbridge And Signal Box

Ruislip railway station, dating from 1904 and modified in 1928 by the Metropolitan Railway, comprises a range of buildings, a footbridge, and a signal box. The station buildings are constructed of buff brick with orange bands and a replacement tile roof dating from around 1990. The downside elevation features a projecting central gable with a doorway flanked by windows, all with segmental brick arches, rendered imposts and keystones. Orange brick decoration is present above the gable. A plain entrance canopy is supported on brackets. The platform elevation includes a seven-bay canopy on cast iron columns with quatrefoils in the spandrels, supporting a replacement corrugated roof. The booking hall interior is full height, with a roof supported on wide queen post trusses. The wrought iron lattice girder footbridge, dating from 1904, was relocated to its current position in 1928 and has an added roof; the base is infilled on either side. The up platform building is a later addition, constructed in 1928, with plain brick walls and a steel-supported canopy. The signal box, also from 1904 and restored around 1990, is of yellow brick with a timber frame and hipped slate roof, featuring a timber staircase leading to an entrance door flanked by six-pane windows. The track elevation has three bays, with windows now blocked by diagonal boarding. The building retains its interior lever frame. The station possesses group value and exemplifies a well-preserved example of a Metropolitan Railway station from the early 20th century, showing little alteration over time and reflecting the line’s conversion to electric traction in 1905 and subsequent vesting with the London Passenger Transport Board in 1933.