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Paddington Collection (#5)

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Background imagePaddington Collection: The Heir-Presumptive and the Children of Paddington, Presentation of a Gold Cup to Prince Edward

The Heir-Presumptive and the Children of Paddington, Presentation of a Gold Cup to Prince Edward of Wales by Master
1600748 The Heir-Presumptive and the Children of Paddington, Presentation of a Gold Cup to Prince Edward of Wales by Master Jack Aird (litho) by Forestier

Background imagePaddington Collection: Arrival of a milk train, Paddington Station 1903

Arrival of a milk train, Paddington Station 1903
Milk arriving at Paddington Station, London. Milk trains day and night bring in heavy full churns, a long line of carts driven in

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Queens Visit to London, an Unexpected Presentation at Paddington (engraving)

The Queens Visit to London, an Unexpected Presentation at Paddington (engraving)
1051823 The Queens Visit to London, an Unexpected Presentation at Paddington (engraving) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to London)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Return of Lord Kitchener to England, Scenes in Hyde Park (litho)

The Return of Lord Kitchener to England, Scenes in Hyde Park (litho)
1600784 The Return of Lord Kitchener to England, Scenes in Hyde Park (litho) by Read, Edward (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Kitchener to England, Scenes in Hyde Park)

Background imagePaddington Collection: St Marys Hospital, Paddington (litho)

St Marys Hospital, Paddington (litho)
1628258 St Marys Hospital, Paddington (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Hospital, Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The First Omnibus in London, 1830 (engraving)

The First Omnibus in London, 1830 (engraving)
6010853 The First Omnibus in London, 1830 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Omnibus in London, 1830)

Background imagePaddington Collection: London City Suburbs (litho)

London City Suburbs (litho)
5213817 London City Suburbs (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London City Suburbs. Illustration for The Building News, 2 June 1893.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePaddington Collection: St Helens Free Schools, Paddington (engraving)

St Helens Free Schools, Paddington (engraving)
5213112 St Helens Free Schools, Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Helens Free Schools, Paddington, Mr Meyer, Architect)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The conduit near Bayswater, Paddington, built to preserve a large spring of pure water, 17th century

The conduit near Bayswater, Paddington, built to preserve a large spring of pure water, 17th century
6340390 The conduit near Bayswater, Paddington, built to preserve a large spring of pure water, 17th century by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: The conduit near Bayswater, Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)

The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)
5892903 The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaddington Collection: A plan of the new road from Paddington to Islington (engraving)

A plan of the new road from Paddington to Islington (engraving)
607498 A plan of the new road from Paddington to Islington (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Opening of a New Free Public Library for Paddington by Lord Coleridge (engraving)

Opening of a New Free Public Library for Paddington by Lord Coleridge (engraving)
1038106 Opening of a New Free Public Library for Paddington by Lord Coleridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaddington Collection: After a Day with Her Majestys Staghounds, Arrival of the Special Hunting Train at Paddington

After a Day with Her Majestys Staghounds, Arrival of the Special Hunting Train at Paddington (engraving)
1060903 After a Day with Her Majestys Staghounds, Arrival of the Special Hunting Train at Paddington (engraving) by Dollman

Background imagePaddington Collection: Singing the Coronation Hymn, the Entertainment to the Children of Paddington (litho)

Singing the Coronation Hymn, the Entertainment to the Children of Paddington (litho)
1040549 Singing the Coronation Hymn, the Entertainment to the Children of Paddington (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singing the Coronation Hymn)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Westbourne Green, c. 1840 (pen & ink with wash on paper)

Westbourne Green, c. 1840 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
2636750 Westbourne Green, c.1840 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by English School, (19th century); length: 38 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Background imagePaddington Collection: St Stephens Church, Westbourne-Park, Paddington (engraving)

St Stephens Church, Westbourne-Park, Paddington (engraving)
1608530 St Stephens Church, Westbourne-Park, Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Stephens Church, Westbourne-Park, Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Wing of St Marys Hospital, Paddington

The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Wing of St Marys Hospital, Paddington
1610345 The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Wing of St Marys Hospital, Paddington, His Royal Highness receiving Purses from Ladies and Children (engraving) by English School

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Great Western Hotel, Paddington (engraving)

The Great Western Hotel, Paddington (engraving)
1618638 The Great Western Hotel, Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Western Hotel, Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Ministerial Crisis (litho)

The Ministerial Crisis (litho)
1604603 The Ministerial Crisis (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ministerial Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 March 1894)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Pediment of the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington (engraving)

Pediment of the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington (engraving)
1607703 Pediment of the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pediment of the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving)

The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving)
1038165 The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Board of Works)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Laying the Foundation Stone of St Marys (Marylebone and Paddington) Hospital

Laying the Foundation Stone of St Marys (Marylebone and Paddington) Hospital, by Prince Albert (engraving)
1101312 Laying the Foundation Stone of St Marys (Marylebone and Paddington) Hospital, by Prince Albert (engraving) by English School

Background imagePaddington Collection: Royal Waiting Room, Paddington (b / w photo)

Royal Waiting Room, Paddington (b / w photo)
3096671 Royal Waiting Room, Paddington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Waiting Room, Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Preparing for a Royal Visitor, a Sketch at St Marys Hospital, Paddington (engraving)

Preparing for a Royal Visitor, a Sketch at St Marys Hospital, Paddington (engraving)
1045586 Preparing for a Royal Visitor, a Sketch at St Marys Hospital, Paddington (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for a Royal Visitor)

Background imagePaddington Collection: HRH the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Clarence Memorial Wing of the St Marys

HRH the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Clarence Memorial Wing of the St Marys Hospital at
1047832 HRH the Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Clarence Memorial Wing of the St Marys Hospital at Paddington (engraving) by English School

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)

The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)
1056323 The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Whiteness Hotel, 45-47 Queens Gardens, Paddington, London (b / w photo)

Whiteness Hotel, 45-47 Queens Gardens, Paddington, London (b / w photo)
3642640 Whiteness Hotel, 45-47 Queens Gardens, Paddington, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whiteness Hotel, 45-47 Queens Gardens)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The new church at Paddington, London (engraving)

The new church at Paddington, London (engraving)
604385 The new church at Paddington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new church at Paddington, London; from The Pictorial Times)

Background imagePaddington Collection: St Marys Hospital (engraving)

St Marys Hospital (engraving)
606580 St Marys Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of the London Charities: St Marys Hospital, Paddington; from The Historic Times)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Paddington (coloured engraving)

Paddington (coloured engraving)
604383 Paddington (coloured engraving) by Gyfford, Edward (1772-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington; published 10 July 1806); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; British

Background imagePaddington Collection: Drilling Special Constables (engraving)

Drilling Special Constables (engraving)
614453 Drilling Special Constables (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drilling Special Constables at Pearces Rising School, Queens Road, Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Paddington Station, London, 1890 (photo)

Paddington Station, London, 1890 (photo)
DGC398058 Paddington Station, London, 1890 (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaddington Collection: View of the Bason of the Grand Junction Canal at Paddington (engraving)

View of the Bason of the Grand Junction Canal at Paddington (engraving)
585895 View of the Bason of the Grand Junction Canal at Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaddington Collection: A view of the basin of the Grand Junction Canal at Paddington, London (engraving)

A view of the basin of the Grand Junction Canal at Paddington, London (engraving)
585881 A view of the basin of the Grand Junction Canal at Paddington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Great Western Railway new terminus at Paddington (engraving)

The Great Western Railway new terminus at Paddington (engraving)
583042 The Great Western Railway new terminus at Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Paddington (engraving)

Paddington (engraving)
6006115 Paddington (engraving) by Gyfford, Edward (1772-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington. Illustration for London being an accurate History)

Background imagePaddington Collection: New Church, Paddington (engraving)

New Church, Paddington (engraving)
1587223 New Church, Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church, Paddington. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 December 1842)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Journey from Paddington to Buckingham Palace, the Procession seen from St Jamess Palace

The Journey from Paddington to Buckingham Palace, the Procession seen from St Jamess Palace (engraving)
1040125 The Journey from Paddington to Buckingham Palace, the Procession seen from St Jamess Palace (engraving) by Maud, William T

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Military Manoeuvres in Berkshire (engraving)

The Military Manoeuvres in Berkshire (engraving)
1063005 The Military Manoeuvres in Berkshire (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Manoeuvres in Berkshire)

Background imagePaddington Collection: The Arrival at Paddington, a Greeting from Princess of Wales (litho)

The Arrival at Paddington, a Greeting from Princess of Wales (litho)
1040126 The Arrival at Paddington, a Greeting from Princess of Wales (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival at Paddington)

Background imagePaddington Collection: Twiggy at Heathrow Airport. 10th February 1974

Twiggy at Heathrow Airport. 10th February 1974

Background imagePaddington Collection: The sun shining through the new leafs on the trees near the Union Canal, Paddington

The sun shining through the new leafs on the trees near the Union Canal, Paddington, London. 1st June 1954

Background imagePaddington Collection: Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Marys Hospital Paddington, 1845

Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Marys Hospital Paddington, 1845. The site of the intended building is at the North end of Cambridge-place, Cambridge-terrace

Background imagePaddington Collection: 10433732

10433732
The House of Molly Bishop (Lady George Scott) - The bedroom

Background imagePaddington Collection: 10433733

10433733
The House of Molly Bishop (Lady George Scott) - The Courtyard Garden

Background imagePaddington Collection: St. Marys Hospital, Paddington 1847

St. Marys Hospital, Paddington 1847
Date: 1847

Background imagePaddington Collection: Paddington Station 1868

Paddington Station 1868
Exterior of the underground Metropolitan railway, western extension, the Paddington Station. Date: 1868



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"Step back in time with Paddington: A journey through history at Paddington Station" Discover the rich heritage Station, a place steeped in history and captivating stories. From the iconic GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley in May 1937 to the bustling Quick Lunch and Snack Bar in 1936, this station has witnessed countless moments that shaped our past. Transport yourself to 1929 as you stand on Platform 1 at Paddington Station, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of daily life. Imagine the steam billowing from trains as they arrive and depart, connecting people from all walks of life. Travel even further back to 1904 when Platform 1 was just beginning its transformation into a hub of activity. Picture horse-drawn carriages lined up alongside early locomotives, waiting for their passengers to embark on new adventures. Marvel at the Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive proudly standing tall within Paddington Station's walls. Its powerful presence symbolizes progress and innovation that propelled us into a new era of transportation. Venture beyond Paddington itself and explore Adlestrop Railway Station in Gloucestershire—a charming countryside stop immortalized by Chris Reynolds' Victorian fire engine cartoon. Let your imagination run wild as you envision simpler times filled with quaint charm. Don't forget King Class Locomotive No. 6004, King George III—its regal stature capturing attention since its arrival in 1931. Witnessing this majestic machine is like stepping into an era where elegance met engineering marvels head-on. Reflect upon history's turning points as you learn about The last broad gauge train leaving Paddington Station on May 20th, 1892—an event marking the end of an era but paving the way for modern rail travel we know today. Immerse yourself completely by taking a glimpse into c. 1910 when Platform 1 was abuzz with excitement once again.