A historic London arcade has reopened after a £1.5 million restoration project.

The Victoria Station Arcade, built in the early 1900s as part of the Metropolitan District Railway, has been restored by Places for London, Transport for London's property company.

Skilled craftspeople have restored the heritage mouldings, stonework, and plasterwork, and installed Edwardian-style shopfronts and period-style lighting.

The arcade has been redecorated in a historic District Railway colour scheme.

Designed by father and son architect duo George and Frank Sherrin, the arcade fell into decline in the 1970s, with many of its original architectural features removed.

Historic England gave the arcade Grade II listed status in 2014, with restoration work beginning a few years later.

The arcade features the restored 1920s concrete canopy on Victoria Street and the 1930s London Transport bronze and blue enamel framed panels.

Replicas of the twin-armed globe luminaires have been created.

One of the shopfronts has also retained its 1930 art deco sunburst glasswork.

Samantha Bain-Mollison, Places for London's head of retail, said: "We are proud to be bringing new life to the arcade and we look forward to seeing visitors enjoy this unique retail offer in the heart of Victoria.

"Our work to restore heritage aspects of this historic location is testament to Places for London's dedication to celebrate the city's transport history and provide London's visitors, workers and residents with authentic and thriving retail destinations which can continue to be a part of the capital's future."

The arcade has seven retail units, the first of which welcomed new tenants earlier in the summer, with more retailers set to open soon.

Places for London will be investing more than £300 million over the next 10 years in upgrading and expanding its retail spaces.

Ninety-five per cent of retail businesses on Places for London's retail estate are small to medium enterprises.

The Victoria Station Arcade will be one of two Open House London events TfL is hosting later in September.

On September 21, talks on its history will be given at the arcade every half hour, allowing Londoners to learn more about its past.

The restoration of the Victoria Station Arcade is part of a wider initiative by Places for London to support the revival of retail across the capital, helping independents and a range of small to mainstream businesses to thrive in London.