Victoria–Brixton thumb|Pimlico station was the last part of the Victoria line to open, and is the line's only station that is not an interchange. The extension from Victoria to Brixton with stations at and Stockwell was approved in March 1966. Preparatory work had started at Bessborough Gardens near Vauxhall Bridge Road in May 1967. The contract was awarded on 4 August 1967. A proposal to build Pimlico tube station received Government approval on 28 June 1968. In July, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales visited tunnel workings under Vauxhall Park.
Victoria–Brixton thumb|Pimlico. station was the last part of the Victoria line to open, and is the line's only station that is not an interchange The extension from Victoria to Brixton with stations at and Stockwell was approved in March 1966. Preparatory work had started at Bessborough Gardens near Vauxhall Bridge Road in May 1967. The contract was awarded on 4 August 1967. A proposal to build Pimlico tube station received Government approval on 28 June 1968. In July, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales visited tunnel workings under Vauxhall Park.