Liverpool Street Station, constructed between 1864 and 1874, marked a turning point in the transformation of Bishopsgate. It was designed to replace the older Bishopsgate terminus of the Great Eastern Railway. Liverpool station was envisioned as a grand, modern hub that could accommodate the increasing demand for rail travel into and out of the City of London.  The actual railway itself was built ontop of Bethlem Royal Hospital, which focused on care for mentally "ill" patients. Currently, it projects to see about 80 million passengers annually. Its construction required the demolition of numerous streets and buildings, displacing approximately 7,000 working-class residents, an increasing theme throughout all of Bishopsgate. The clearing of housing and other residential areas allowed for the railway, in it's grandness, to be constructed. This showcased London's disregard for the working class residents of the area, an overarching theme central to Bishopsgate. This forced many long-term residents to move further east into the already-crowded areas of Whitechapel and Spitalfields, exacerbating social pressures and other relations in those areas. The station’s presence, however, also brought opportunity for newcomers into the city. New businesses such as, warehouses, hotels, and pubs popped up to serve both the railway’s logistics and the influx of passengers. The area continued to push out the poorer, and middle classes, which created a stark difference between the newcomers ( often wealthy) and the current poor residents.  This juxtaposition of wealth and poverty became even more pronounced, while Londoners and the city of London itself, continued to displace poor residents. Architecturally, Liverpool Street Station altered the skyline, introducing iron-and-glass structures that symbolized Victorian modernity and a new London. Inside the station, you will find around 26 shops, eateries, and cafe's. The station was both a feat of engineering and a symbol of industrial ambition. It contributed to the city’s identity as a financial powerhouse by increasing accessibility and accelerating commuter culture. Ultimately, the construction of Liverpool Street Station redefined Bishopsgate, and once again, showcased the city of London's preference for gentrification. 

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