Description and History of Site:-
GNR terminus designed by Lewis Cubitt, 1852. Simple but impressive frontage of stock brick giant arches with Italianate clock tower (clock made by Dent's for Great Exhibition). Double-sided plan characteristic of 1840s and 50s - one side each for arrivals and departures. Original porte-cochere and offices on Departure side, and former cab road on Arrivals side. Each trainshed, 800 ft long by 105 ft wide. Original laminated timber arches replaced in wrought iron (east side 1869, west side 1887). Suburban station added, 1875 on west. Cast iron shoes for the arches are original.
Further Reading and References:-Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980
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Key Words :- railway station
Address :- Euston Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QL
Grid Ref :- TQ 30275 83079
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.531598 , Long -0.123257
Local Authority :- Camden London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade I
Historic England List No - 1078328,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1852 -
Record Date :- 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 30275 83079
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.531598 , Long -0.123257
Local Authority :- Camden London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade I
Historic England List No - 1078328,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1852 -
Record Date :- 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database