The Anonymous Widower

A Trip To Leitch’s Gem By the Thames

Archibald Leitch has appeared in this blog before, with respect to his first building, the Sentinel Works in Glasgow, and two football stadia; White Hart Lane and Fratton Park.

Today though I went to see Fulham host Bolton in Leitch’s gem-by-the-Thames, Craven Cottage.

I had started my journey from Oxford Street, so I took the Central line to Notting Hill Gate station, where I changed to the District line for Putney Bridge, which is the most convenient station for the Cottage.

Notting Hill Gate Station

As you can see from the picture, it is another example of Victorian architecture worth visiting.

Putney Bridge station is an impressive one about ten minutes walk away from Craven Cottage.

Putney Bridge Station

But whereas many walks from stations to football grounds are boring, this one is through the Bishop’s Park by Fulham Palace alongside the River Thames.

Walking to Craven Cottage

So very different to the approach to say Middlesbrough or Scunthorpe.

Johnny Haynes Stand at Craven Cottage

This picture shows the restored Stevenage Road Stand at Craven Cottage.  It was built in the first few years of the 20th Century and has now been renamed after one of Fulham’s most famous players; Johnny Haynes.

February 20, 2011 - Posted by AnonW | Sport, Transport/Travel | Architecture, Football, London Underground