Description and History of Site:-
Built 1864-5 by E.A. Grüning for German businessmen in London. Roof supported by 60 ft span laminated timber arches (cf. original King's Cross train shed and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, West Ferry Rd., Tower Hamlets). Reminiscent of contemporary Munich architecture, 'round arched' polychrome brickwork. 'Türnhalle' over 26 Pancras Rd entrance. Originally shop units flanked this entrance on both sides. Now shortened on the west side due to road widening and in use as a restaurant.
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Key Words :- Gymnasium
Address :- 26 Pancras Road, Kings Cross, London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 30114 83152
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.532291 , Long -0.125550
Local Authority :- Camden London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Middlesex
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1113243,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1865 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 30114 83152
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.532291 , Long -0.125550
Local Authority :- Camden London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Middlesex
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1113243,
Site Condition :- Site refurbished to industrial / commercial use
Site Dates :- 1865 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database