There's a Tube station in London constructed from a rather unique material - Portland Stone, a Jurassic-era limestone sourced from Dorset. This distinctive stone has been used in the construction of iconic structures such as Buckingham Palace , St. Paul's Cathedral, and even the UN Building in New York.

Richmond station, a hub for National Rail, London Underground , and Overground services, caters to the District line. The station building, designed in 1937 by James Robb Scott, boasts an Art Deco style.

Scott chose to use Portland Stone for Richmond's façade, lending it a charm that sets it apart within the TfL network. His portfolio also includes the redesign of London Waterloo and the design of stations like Wimbledon and Surbiton.

The Art Deco design of Richmond station was like

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