Cex03a rm paddington station the london terminus of the great western railway 1854.
Paddington station roof.
The ornate roof of paddington station london.
Bask in the sunlight or watch the clouds go by overhead.
I was lucky to catch the station in extreme light conditions where this stunning silhouette was just there.
When the new station was opened in 1854 the roof consisted of three arches or spans making it the largest train shed roof in the world at the time.
A secret corner of london.
The main train shed of paddington station.
A proposal to take down span 4 to accommodate facilities for crossrail was controversial.
A false ceiling covering the platforms below and blocking natural light.
Paddington station took four years to complete and opened on 29 may 1854 serving as the london terminus of the great western railway.
The span 4 project began in september 2009 and includes restoring the station s ageing glass roof to provide natural light and shelter to the platforms.
During the 1990s paddington station was extensively refurbished with the glass in brunel s original roof replaced with polycarbonate glazing panels the restoration of digby wyatt s ornamental tracing and significant improvements to the lawn.
The restoration of span 4 is expected to be complete by the third quarter of 2011.
In 1916 cover was needed for platforms 9 12.
In recent years the roof has had a substantial loss of light transmission down to 18 causing a lack of visibility in a thriving setting.
With a mix of perspex roof covered areas and open air spots we ve got you covered whatever the weather.
The station was designed by isambard brunel although much of the architectural detailing was completed by his associate matthew digby wyatt.
There has already been a blog about paddington station but this one concentrates on the original station roof.
I really love the contrast between the semi circular ornate window and the more industrial windows in the foreground.
This is the first print of paddington station i have done.