Step back in time with these unearthed photos from the 1970s of the Victoria line's least used station. At first glance, you might think they were snapped just yesterday, but a closer look reveals some key differences. First off, the yellow safety line is missing from the platform edge - a sign of more relaxed health and safety rules half a century ago.

The top of the Tube also stands out, boasting a shiny metal material instead of today's dull grey. The station walls are adorned with vibrant posters advertising long-gone companies like BBS Gosslett. Other ads include Marlboro Cigarettes and the Evening News on one side, and the Planet of the Apes film and 70s pop group Osibisa on the other.

READ MORE: The beautiful Tube station that looks like it's been lifted straight from the Steam Age Blackhorse Road station, part of London's newest Tube line, the Victoria, opened its doors on September 1, 1968, in zone 3. It was initially meant to replace the nearby British Rail Station slated for closure that same year. However, when the older station remained open, Blackhorse Road became an interchange instead.

Designed by Kenneth Seymour, the modernist building reflects the popular style of the 60s and 70s. A mosaic depicting a black horse can be spotted on the exterior wall of the station. Blackhorse Road Station, the least frequented stop on the Victoria line, sees a mere six million passengers annually.

This figure seems even more paltry when you consider that the station also serv.