Temple Station was opened in 1870 by the District Railway as part of its extension from Westminster to St.Pauls (now Blackfriars). Currently the station is served by the District and Circle Lines. This view is from the exit area of the westbound platform.
Map locations given are approximate due to the difficulty in accurately locating an underground structure.
1888 puts it in the William Ewart Gladstone era; but is it he? If not, who then? There are apocryphal stories of notable Conservatives confusing the NLC for a public convenience when on their way to the House. Perhaps this is one of 'them' leaving.