Paddington Station Collection (page 2)

The Home-Coming of Dr Jamesons Men (engraving)
1041972 The Home-Coming of Dr Jamesons Men (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home-Coming of Dr Jamesons Men)

The Dynamite Plots to destroy the London Railway Stations, the Infernal Machines (engraving)
1061494 The Dynamite Plots to destroy the London Railway Stations, the Infernal Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paddington Station (b / w photo)
2803263 Paddington Station (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington Station. Illustration for Pictorial London (Cassell, c 1905)

Paddington Station (b / w photo)
3637612 Paddington Station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930)

The Paddington Station of the Great Western Railway (engraving)
5204460 The Paddington Station of the Great Western Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paddington Station of the Great Western Railway)

Paddington Station, the Great Western Railway Hotel (b / w photo)
3102258 Paddington Station, the Great Western Railway Hotel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington Station, the Great Western Railway Hotel)

Entrance to Paddington Station, London (b / w photo)
3105968 Entrance to Paddington Station, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Paddington Station, London)

Paddington Station, George Vs body on the way to his final resting place at Windsor
STC444639 Paddington Station, George Vs body on the way to his final resting place at Windsor, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Paddington Station, London, Praed Street (photo)
5986871 Paddington Station, London, Praed Street (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington Station, London, Praed Street)

Electric arrivals indicator board at Paddington Station, the London terminus of the Great Western Railway (b / w photo)
6014745 Electric arrivals indicator board at Paddington Station, the London terminus of the Great Western Railway (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Paddington Station, General View of the Platforms (b / w photo)
3102255 Paddington Station, General View of the Platforms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington Station, General View of the Platforms)

Metropolitan Railway Extension (engraving)
603301 Metropolitan Railway Extension (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Railway Extension: The Paddington Station)

The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho)
6014175 The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Western Railway (GWR)

The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho)
1600321 The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers, the Return of the CIV)

Metropolitan Railway Western Extension, the Paddington Station (engraving)
1611383 Metropolitan Railway Western Extension, the Paddington Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Railway Western Extension)

The End of the Holidays, Eton Boys leaving Paddington Station (engraving)
1056318 The End of the Holidays, Eton Boys leaving Paddington Station (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Holidays)

The Beatles start of work on `A Hard Days Night film, at Twickenham Studios. Shooting at Paddington Station, on board a train leaving from it. 6.43pm

The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington, 1863, 1945. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Railway near Paddington, 1863, (1945). The Metropolitan Line, which opened in 1863 and ran between Paddington and Farringdon in London

The Great Western Hotel, Paddington, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Great Western Hotel, Paddington, c1876. Hilton London, part of the Paddington Station complex, built on Praed Street in the early 1850s to the Second Empire design of Philip Charles Hardwick

Paddington Basin, London, W2, England. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Paddington Basin. One of the modern buildings at the new Paddington Canal Basin business development, near Paddington Station, London, W2, England

Paddington approach, London, W2, England. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Paddington approach. Looking down onto the railway bridge and London Underground tube train coming into Paddington Station, London, W2, England

Paddington approach, W2, England. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Paddington approach. Looking down onto the railway bridge and commuter train coming into Paddington Station, London, W2, England

Paddington Station, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Paddington Station, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Paddington Station, the London terminus of the Great Western Railway, 1854. Iron was used in the construction of the roof, and the spans supported on cast iron pillars

Woman pasting a billboard poster at Paddington station, 1943
Woman up a ladder pasting a billboard poster at Paddington station, 1943. The poster reads Remembrance Day FM Earl Haigs Appeal. Wear a Flanders Poppy. A locomotive in steam is in the background

Paddington Station, London, 1913
A view of passengers boarding Windsor Royal Garden Party trains on Platforms 4 and 5 at Paddington Station in 1913. The first class passengers can be seen in their finest attire

Taxi rank at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
A view of Paddington station showing queues of taxis lined up outside the station ready to pick up passengers. This view looks towards Praed Street, c.1920s

Paddington Station, London, 1910
An Edwardian view of the approach to Paddington station in London showing the roof structure and tracks. Milk churns can be seen on the far right and left platforms

Paddington Station, London, c. 1916
A view of Paddington station in London, c.1916, showing the constuction of the new roof span. A queue of taxis are lined up on the right of the image

The approach to Paddington Station, c. 1940
An image of the approach to Paddington Station on the tracks, c.1940, showing the bridges in the distance

Overall view of Paddington Station and Surrounds, c. 1940
A general view of Paddington station and its surroundings, c.1940, showing the approach road to the Goods Depot in the foreground

Platforms 13, 14 and 15, Paddington Station, c. 1940
A general view of Platforms 13, 14 and 15 at Paddington Station, London, c.1940. A lone couple wait between platforms 13 and 14 which lie quiet awaiting the next trains

Goods wagons on the approach to Paddington Station, 1930
An image showing goods wagons on the approach to Paddington Station, London in 1930. The bustling and packed surroundings of the station are clear to see

Parcel handling at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
Staff at Paddington Station sort parcels in The Lawn during the inter-war period. This images illustrates the lack of parcel handling space at the time

Paddington Telephone Exchange, c. 1910
An image of the Paddington Telephone Exchange, c.1910, minus the constantly busy switch board operators

Cornish Riviera Express
The Great Western Railway (GWR) 6000 Class King George V steam locomotive hauling the Cornish Riviera express out of Paddington Station, London, 8th July 1929

Taxis queueing at a railway station in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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Paddington Station, located in the heart of London, holds a rich history within its walls. As the main terminus for the Great Western Railway, it has witnessed numerous alterations and developments over the years. From the bustling GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley in May 1937 to the vibrant Quick Lunch and Snack Bar in 1936, this station has always catered to weary travelers. Looking back at old photographs, one can catch a glimpse of Platform 1 at Paddington Station in 1929. The hustle and bustle of passengers rushing to catch their trains is evident even then. And who could forget the iconic Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive that once graced these tracks? But Paddington Station's history goes beyond just locomotives and platforms; it also holds sentimental value. On that fateful day on May 20th, 1892, when the last broad gauge train departed from here forever - an end of an era captured forever in time. No discussion about Paddington Station would be complete without mentioning No. 111, The Great Bear - a magnificent sight that stood tall amidst this bustling hub around c. 1910. Yet amidst all these grand moments lies tales of human emotion too – like two little girls anxiously awaiting evacuation from Paddington Station during September 1939 as war loomed overhead. Through vintage snapshots like those taken in 1913 or c. 1920 showcasing refreshments being served with care and dedication by staff members who understood weary travelers' needs – we get transported back to simpler times where good service was paramount. And let us not forget how it all began – with the opening of New Paddington Station on March 17th, 1852 - marking a new chapter for rail travel across Britain. Lastly, adjacent to this historic transportation hub stands The Great Western Royal Hotel since1902- providing comfort and luxury for those seeking respite after long journeys.