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Jim Brittin · April 21st 09, 08:28 AM posted to uk.transport.london

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In message , John Rowland
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I just noticed that "The Garage" gig venue seems to have possibly been built
in a style which is sympathetic to the former train station next door, and
it occurred that the clue might be in the name. Is it a former bus garage?

I think it was built as a billiards hall, with a dance hall above. I
suspect the 'Garage' is a reference to what was once a large garage next
door (where Majestic Wine now is), which I vaguely remember being called
Lex (so possibly part of the same company that built the famous Lex
Garage in Soho).

Yes, the Temperance Billiards Hall, and yes, it was the Lex garage.