Paddington Collection (#6)

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

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

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

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

St. Marys Hospital, Paddington 1847
Date: 1847

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

St Marys hospital paddington Date: 1847

Warrington WA1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Warrington WA1 4

Westminster W2 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Westminster W2 1

Liverpool L7 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Liverpool L7 8

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

Ground Plan of New Road from Islington to Edgware Road, 1755, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Ground Plan of New Road from Islington to Edgware Road, 1755, (c1876). The New Road from Paddington to Islington opened in 1756 as Londons first bypass along which to drive cattle to Smithfield

Paddington Church: 1750 and 1805, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Paddington Church: 1750 and 1805, (c1876). The old parish church of Paddington, built by Sir Joseph Sheldon and Daniel Sheldon and St Marys Church Paddington Green

Mrs Siddons House at Westbourne Green, 1800, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Mrs Siddons House at Westbourne Green, 1800, (c1876). Until 1817, actress Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) had a home in Westbourne, Paddington - traditionally a rural area

Paddington Green in 1750, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Paddington Green in 1750, (c1876). A green space in Westminster near Edgware Road and adjacent to the Westway, the oldest part of Paddington, at one time, surrounded by large Georgian houses

The Paddington Canal, 1840, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Paddington Canal, 1840, (c1876). The Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal was opened on 10 July 1801, authorised by an Act of April 1795 as a water-transport route to the Midlands during

Map of Paddington, in 1815, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Map of Paddington, in 1815, (c1876). Paddington, in the City of Westminster had Roman roads on north-eastern and southern boundaries which became toll roads in 18th century

Paddington Canal, 1820, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Paddington Canal, 1820, (c1876). The Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal was opened on 10 July 1801, authorised by an Act of April 1795 as a water-transport route to the Midlands during

Paddington approach, London, W2, England. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Paddington approach. Looking down onto the railway bridge and London Underground tube train coming into Paddington Station, London, W2, England

Paddington approach, W2, England. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Paddington approach. Looking down onto the railway bridge and commuter train coming into Paddington Station, London, W2, England

Duchess lays Foundation stone - Paddington Medical School
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) lays the Foundation stone for the New Medical School at St. Mary s, Paddington on June 30th 1931. Stanley Baldwin was also present (hidden behind the Duchess)

Light at end of tunnel
Tunnels along Regents Canal

Reflections of Late Afternoon Landscapes by The Grand Union Canal
A close-up of a Little Venice sign painted on a boat. In the background canal water, reflections of the rows of residential buildings along the canal

Reflections of The Grand Union Canal
Sunlit, golden colored canal boat windows reflect in the rippled canal water, along with rippled reflections of green trees and blue sky

View of Paddington Green, London, 1783

Monument to Mary Barton in the Church of St Mary, Paddington, London, c1800

The Mitre Tavern on the Paddington Canal, London, c1810. Artist
The Mitre Tavern on the Paddington Canal, London, c1810

Patience at Paddington, or angling in the Junction Canal, c1800. Artist: Roberts
Patience at Paddington, or angling in the Junction Canal, c1800. A group of men fishing in the Paddington Canal commenting on the lack of fish to be caught

House agents advertisement for properties in Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, c1870

Proposed development off Harrow Road, Paddington, London, 1847. Artist: GL Lee
Proposed development off Harrow Road, Paddington, London, 1847. View of a terrace, crescent and street, intended to be erected on the south side of Harrow Road, adjoining the Westborne nursery

Farm in Kilburn Park, Edgware Road, Paddington, London, c1865. Sketch of a farm, nearly opposite the Old Red Lion, Edgware Road, and immediately adjoining Verrys Brewery

View of St Marys Church, Paddington, London, 1791. Artist
View of St Marys Church, Paddington, London, 1791

Bell Inn, Edgware Road, London, 1788. Artist: CA Prestel
View of the Bell Inn on Edgware Road, London, 1788; with a horse drawn carriage in the foreground

Bayswater, Paddington, London, 1801. Artist: J Jeakes
View from the left of the first bridge at Paddington, London, 1801; with the company and barges, 1801. The Paddington Canal first opened in 1801

Regents Canal, Paddington, London, 1828. Artist:s Lacey
View showing the junction of the Regents Canal at Paddington, London, 1828; showing barges on the canal; one being towed by a horse on the towpath

Westbourne Green, Paddington, London, c1808. Artist: Eastgate
View of Westbourne Place, Paddington, London, c1808

Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1813
View of the Tyburn Turnpike, Paddington, London, 1813; the turnpike was situated at what is now the junction of Oxford Street and Bayswater Road

Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1696
Scene at Tyburn, Paddington, London, 1696; showing crowds gathered to watch a hanging. The triple gibbet and cart used for hanging can be seen in the centre

Christmas Grotto, Paddington Station, 1956
Christmas has come to Paddington Station in this image from 1956. A Santas Grotto was set up in the centre of The Lawn raising money for the Greater London Fund for the Blind

Blurred railway line, Didcot to Oxford

Light at the end of the tunnel?
Shot at the end of one of the immensely long platforms in a London train station

Composite Diner Restaurant Car, No. 9562
An official company image of Composite Diner Restaurant Car, No. 9562. Built in 1924. With a destination board for Paddington, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea on the roof

Exterior view of Third Class Centenary stock carriage No. 4584
Third Class Centenary stock passenger carriage, no. 4584. Built in July 1935. With a destination board for Paddington, Bristol and Taunton on the roof

Exterior view of passenger carriage No. 8013
A view of First Class passenger carriage No. 8013, built in October 1925. The destination board for Paddington, Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa is on the roof

Servicemen drinking tea from a refreshment trolley on Paddington station, during WWII
A member of Refreshment Department staff serving tea to servicemen from her platform trolley at Paddington Station is the feature of this official photograph taken in 1943

Mobile emergency canteen at Paddington Station, during WWII
Paddington station in 1943 and a shot of the mobile emergency canteen, which was used to feed station staff, APR wardens, firemen

Woman pasting a billboard poster at Paddington station, 1943
Woman up a ladder pasting a billboard poster at Paddington station, 1943. The poster reads Remembrance Day FM Earl Haigs Appeal. Wear a Flanders Poppy. A locomotive in steam is in the background

WW2 Evacuation of Barnardos Children
Girls from Barnardo homes in London area at Paddington station in a pre-war evacuation operation in September 1938. Date: 1938

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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.