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The tiles here were generally in a good condition, notwithstanding a
patina of age, and their destruction is nothing short of official
vandalism. This does not auger well for the future of other 'classic'
LU stations under the PPP dictat (i.e. Aldgate East scheduled next for
demolition, and the supposedly 'listed' Bow Road where almost every
existing feature has been removed at footbridge and pltform level.

I agree with every word. Apart from Kennington (and possibly Borough), all
of the recent refurbishments have been disastrous. Given the limited funds,
replacing the tiles at Manor House and St. John's Wood seems pointless.
Tufnell Park, which I agree probably did merit re-tiling, now looks plain
hideous. The island platform at West Hampstead now looks garish and untidy,
destroying the 1930s simplicity of the original.