Faded glory

In a corner of the old building at Farringdon station, which has a trace of the old sign "Parcels Office" outside, is this wonderful wall. At least, at one time it was wonderful and complete - time has ravaged it somewhat. It reminds me of swimming pools...

In 1989 this corner was a shop -

Currently the station is changing considerably, as it becomes an interchange between Thameslink and Crossrail, due to be complete in 2018.