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THE HISTORY OF ST. PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL

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St. Pancras International station opened in 1868 and is one of the wonders of Victorian engineering. Along with the former Midland Grand Hotel, it is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture and one of the most elegant stations in the World.

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“A display of physical magnificence”

On these pages you can learn about the history of the building, meet the people involved in its development and use and see how it has transformed over the last 150 years.

A Tale of Three Clocks
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St. Pancras: built on beer
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The Creation of an Icon
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Drinking Fountain
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The Railway: A Woman’s World
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ICONIC ST. PANCRAS
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INTERNATIONAL

Victorian charm with Gothic architecture and historic grandeur.

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Discover St. Pancras' intricate portals, each doorway tells a story of Victorian craftsmanship. Credit: A.Waite
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The station's iron and glass roof was a bold innovation, made up of 25 arched trusses, each weighing 55 tons. Credit: A. Waite.
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Towering above St Pancras Station is the former Midland Grand Hotel, opened in 1873 and designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Credit: A. Waite.

St. Pancras Artefacts

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Explore St. Pancras

As a Grade 1 listed building, St. Pancras is adorned with artefacts from intricately detailed stonework to majestic arches. Take a stroll through the station to appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail that make up this architectural masterpiece.
Artefacts