Paddington Collection (#11)

HRH Princess Mary - Paddington Station
HRH Princess Mary (1897-1965) arriving in London at Paddington Railway Station on a GWR train in July 1914. Date: 1914

Church of the Holy Trinity, Paddington
Church of the Holy Trinity, Bishops Road, Paddington, London. Date: 1845

Train at Paddington Station
Train at the platform in Paddington Station, London August 1934

Paddington Platforms
View of the platforms, with goods as well as passenger trains. Date: 1901

Ashford Schools, Surrey
Located on Woodthorpe Road, at Ashford, near Staines, Surrey, and opened in 1872 as the West London District School, it provided accommodation away from the workhouse for pauper children from

Six Great Western Railway tickets
Six tickets issued by the Great Western Railway (GWR) in 1864 and 1865. Stations mentioned include Swindon, Wolverhampton, Oxford and London

Railway Cart Overturned - London Strike
A Railway Cart, overturned outside Paddington Station whilst conveying goods of the Keevil Ham Company to their warehouse, during a Strike in London, August 10th, 1911

Paddington Green
A pond, a farm cart, a donkey - this is Paddington Green in the mid-18th century

Paddington Canal
The canal at Paddington in the early 19th century

Prince of Wales on Alexandra Rose Day
Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor, good-humouredly catching a bouquet as he drives in a carriage during Alexandra Rose Day, 1922

London Birdseye 16
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington

Steam Bus London
Steam omnibus at Paddington, London

Laying the foundation stone at St Marys Hospital
A sketch of Prince Albert laying the foundation stone at the Paddington site of St Marys Hospital. The site was a short distance from the terminus of the Great Western Railway

Two drivers in the cab of the Saint Bartholomew
Development of high speed railway travel; two drivers in the cab of the Saint Bartholomew. On its initial run the locomotive arrived into Paddington three minutes early

Police Officer in London
Police officer walking the beat on Praed Street in front of Paddington Station, London. Metropolitan Police

Metropolitan railway works at Westminster
The Metropolitan District Railway works at Westminster. The extension of the worlds first underground railway, joining up Westminster and South Kensington to Paddington

Plan of the Metropolitan Railway
The initial plan for the Metropolitan Railway. The railway begins opposite the Great Western Railway Hotel at Paddington, passing through Kings Cross on to Farringdon

Summertime Special Train
Full steam ahead: The No. 5073 steam locomotive, at speed, near Reading, heading to Paddington railway station, London, with the Summer Special

Enterprise Steam Omnibus
The Enterprise Steam Omnibus, built by Walter Hancock of Stratford for the London & Paddington Steam Carriage Company, which began running on 22 April 1833

Paddington Passengers
Passengers boarding and alighting from a train at Platform 1 of Paddington Station, London

An auntie reads a christmas story to her neice and nephew at christmas time
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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

Council houses, Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Historic houses, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Paddington Luggage Shop
Suitcases and trunks piled high outside a luggage shop in Paddington, London

Sifting Dust, Paddington
Sifting dust beside the canal, Paddington : dustmen hope to make their living from what they find among the rubbish

Cheltenham Flyer 1935
The driver of the Cheltenham Flyer oils its wheels. It was one of the fastest trains of the day covering the 77 miles between Swindon and Paddington in 65 minutes

Paddington Railway Station exterior

Gt Western Hotel 1880
The Great Western Hotel, Paddington (architect P. Hardwick)

Regents Canal / Paddingto
Junction of the Regents Canal at Paddington

England / London / Bank
street traffic includes a coach for Oxford Street and Bayswater, and a carriers wagon for Paddington

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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.