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Bishops Road (Bishops Mews), Paddington, 1929
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Bishops Road (Bishops Mews), Paddington, 1929
The Great Western Railway acquired this property, containing garages, prior to development in 1930. The street was eventually demolished to make way for the new parcels depot development.
Bishops Road Bridge can be seen crossing the track in the distance
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 533778
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1920s 1929 Bridge London Paddington Paddington Station Street Bishops Road Garage
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1929 showcases Bishops Road (Bishops Mews) in Paddington, London. The Great Western Railway had recently acquired this property, which included garages, and was preparing for development in 1930. However, the street's fate took a different turn as it was eventually demolished to make way for the construction of a new parcels depot. In this snapshot of history, we catch a glimpse of Bishops Road Bridge gracefully spanning across the railway tracks in the distance. This architectural marvel adds an intriguing element to the scene and serves as a reminder of how infrastructure has evolved over time. The image transports us back to bustling Paddington Station during the vibrant 1920s era. It offers a unique insight into daily life with its blend of residential buildings, commercial spaces such as garages, and glimpses of people going about their business on this lively street. As we admire this photograph print preserved at STEAM Museum of GWR (not the company), we can't help but reflect on how urban landscapes continually transform to accommodate progress and changing needs. While Bishops Road may no longer exist today, its memory lives on through images like these that capture moments frozen in time – reminding us all that our cities are constantly evolving tapestries woven by generations past and present.
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