Description and History of Site:-

The Midland Railway's station is the most spectacular of all London termini. Train shed, 1867, by Barlow and Ordish, 240 ft wrought-iron lattice-ribbed arch, 689 ft long is had largest single span roof of its type in the world. Ironwork by Butterley Co. Platforms 20 ft above Euston Rd because line had to cross Regent's Canal. Cellars housed Burton beer in barrels. The 14 ft 6 in spacing between supporting columns determined by barrel size. Linen-fold panelled Gothic booking hall. Fronted by Midland Hotel. North of station heavy plate girder bridges, 300832, 1867 by Butterley Co and Water Tower with Gothic arcading.Rebuilt 2004-07 for Eurostar trains. Midland Mainline trains now use new platforms to the north. The water tower was resited by the canal as part of the rebuilding.

Further Reading and References:-

Cossons, Neil. 'The BP Book of Industrial Archaeology'. 1975, David & Charles
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980
Bradley, Simon. 'St Pancras Station'. Profile Books Ltd, 2007

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Key Words :- Railway terminus

Address :- Euston Rd, London, Greater London, N1C 4QL
Grid Ref :- TQ 3015 8289
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.529928 , Long -0.125128
Local Authority :- Camden London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Middlesex
Site Status :- Listed - Grade I
Historic England List No - 1342037,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1868 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018

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