Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Statue of renowned Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) between platform 8 and 9 at London Paddington Station in (West) London (UK).

 

The present day Paddington Station was designed and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1854 although the station first opened in 1838.

 

Note this is a talking statue. Just press the button on the plinth..

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Paddington_station

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel

 

All my Brunel's www.flickr.com/photos/stuart166axe/tags/isambardkingdombrunel

 

All my statues www.flickr.com/photos/stuart166axe/tags/statue

 

Photograph taken by and copyright of my regular photostream contributor David and is posted here with very kind permission.

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