Cathedral of the Railways
St Pancras is often termed the 'Cathedral of the Railways', and includes two of the most celebrated structures built in Britain in the Victorian era. The train shed, completed in 1868 by the engineer William Henry Barlow, was the largest single-span structure built up to that time. The frontage of the station is formed by the former Midland Grand Hotel, designed by George Gilbert Scott, an impressive example of Victorian Gothic architecture, now occupied by the five-star Renaissance London Hotel and apartments.
The redeveloped terminus has been described by the travel writer Simon Calder as "the world's most wonderful railway station".
Everytime I visit here - roughly once a year I never cease to be impressed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Pancras_railway_station
Cathedral of the Railways
St Pancras is often termed the 'Cathedral of the Railways', and includes two of the most celebrated structures built in Britain in the Victorian era. The train shed, completed in 1868 by the engineer William Henry Barlow, was the largest single-span structure built up to that time. The frontage of the station is formed by the former Midland Grand Hotel, designed by George Gilbert Scott, an impressive example of Victorian Gothic architecture, now occupied by the five-star Renaissance London Hotel and apartments.
The redeveloped terminus has been described by the travel writer Simon Calder as "the world's most wonderful railway station".
Everytime I visit here - roughly once a year I never cease to be impressed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Pancras_railway_station