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The Great Western Hotel, Paddington, c1876. Creator: Unknown
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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, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was the hotels first managing director. From " Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. The Western and Northern Studies", by Edward Walford. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York]
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This print captures the grandeur of The Great Western Hotel in Paddington, London, circa 1876. The hotel, a part of the iconic Paddington Station complex, was designed by Philip Charles Hardwick in the Second Empire style and managed by none other than Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself. The image showcases the impressive architecture of the building's exterior, with its intricate facade and imposing presence on Praed Street. In the background, we catch a glimpse of people going about their day in bustling Victorian London. This historic photograph is an engraving from "Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places" by Edward Walford. It offers us a fascinating insight into 19th-century Britain and its capital city. As we admire this monochrome masterpiece, we are transported back to a time when horse-drawn carriages lined up along the avenue leading to The Great Western Hotel. Men dressed in period attire can be seen strolling down the lane adjacent to this architectural marvel. With its rich history and connection to renowned figures like Brunel, this image serves as a reminder of London's enduring charm and cultural heritage. It encapsulates both nostalgia for days gone by and admiration for timeless craftsmanship that continues to captivate visitors today.
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