title: Welsh Harp railway station
text: # Welsh Harp railway station
  
  Welsh Harp railway station was built by the Midland Railway in 1870 on its extension to St. Pancras station.
  
  ## History
  
  The station opened on 2 May 1870. With a single island platform between the slow lines, it was important for people escaping from the City for a day out, fishing or boating on the Brent Reservoir built in 1838. It was named after the nearby tavern, the Old Welsh Harp, but only lasted 33 years, closing on 1 July 1903. There are now no visible remains of the station as it was quickly demolished after closure. The Old Welsh Harp inn was demolished c. 1971.
  
  ## Route
  
  | Preceding station | Historical railways | Historical railways | Historical railways | Following station |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Cricklewood Line and station open | | Midland Railway Midland Main Line | | Hendon Line and station open |
  