Pancras Collection (#2)

The Roman Station at Pancras, Caesars Camp, called the Brill (engraving)
2807978 The Roman Station at Pancras, Caesars Camp, called the Brill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Station at Pancras, Caesars Camp)

Steam-washing machinery at St. Pancras Workhouse
The steam-washing machinery at St. Pancras workhouse was a combination of Macalpines Washing machines and Manloves dash wheel and hydro-extractor, all driven by steam-power. Date: 1857

Hugh Cecil Lea (1869 - 1926), British Liberal Party politician and newspaper proprietor. Caption: East St. Pancras. Date: 1907

St Pancras Station and Hotel 1876
Exterior of St Pancras Station and Hotel. Date: 1876

St. Pancras new infirmary, Highgate 1870
St. Pancras Workhouse North Infirmary at Highgate, North London, was erected in 1868 - 1871. Designed by Messrs John Giles & Biven, Date: 1870

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View of St Pancras Station and the Midland Hotel, London Date: circa 1910

New St. Pancras Church
Exterior of the new St. Pancras Church

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, The Meeting Place statue by Paul Day

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, The Meeting Place statue by Paul Day

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, Searcys Grand Champagne bar and concourse

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, champagne bar and concourse

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, champagne bar and concourse

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, The Meeting Place statue by Paul Day

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, The Meeting Place statue by Paul Day

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England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, Statue of Sir John Betjeman

England, London, St Pancras railway station on Euston Road, man with suitcase sits on concourse awaiting his train

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England, London, St Pancras railway station entrance on Euston Road

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England, London, St Pancras railway station entrance on Euston Road

Womens Dining Hall at St Pancras Workhouse, London
Rows of inmate eating dinner in the womens dining hall at the St Pancras Workhouse. Date: 1897

1930s Slum dwellings at St Pancras, London
Slum housing in St Pancras shortly before its demolition. Date: circa 1936

St Pancras Union School, Leavesden, Hertfordshire
Tailoring class at the St Pancras Union Industrial School at Leavesden, Hertfordshire. Boys are engaged in cutting and sewing material, supervised by school staff

St Pancras Schools, Leavesden, Hertfordshire
The St Pancras Schools at Leavesden In Hertfordshire. The schools were opened in by the St Pancras Board of Guardians in 1872 to house pauper children in the countryside away from the workhouse

Photograph of Boot PH, St Pancras, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1922

St Pancras Female Orphanage - Present Day Dress
Girls at the St Pancras Female Orphanage display the homes present-day style of dress. (See separate image for their original dress.) Date: early 1900s

St Pancras Female Orphanage - Original Dress
Girls at the St Pancras Female Orphanage display the homes original style of dress. (See separate image for their present-day dress.) Date: early 1900s

Cartoon, The Cow Pock, or, the Wonderful Effects of the New Inoculation! by James Gillray. Depicting a scene at the Smallpox and Inoculation Hospital, St Pancras, London

LCC-LFB Major building fire in St Pancras Way, NW1
Appliances lined up the street in St Pancras Way, NW1, having responded to a serious fire in a warehouse (out of the picture)

British troops marching from Salonika, WW1
Men of the 2/19th London Regiment (St Pancras), 180th Brigade, 60th Division, marching to the front line from Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece) during the First World War. Date: December 1916

Pearly Kings Carriage
Pearly Kings and Queens riding their horse and carriage past Kings Cross St. Pancras stations, London. Date: 1930s

Children at Eastcliff House, Margate, Kent
Residents outside Eastcliff House, Alexandra Road, Margate, Kent. It was established as a childrens seaside convalescent home by the St Pancras Union in 1896

England, London, St. Pancras. St. Pancras International railway station

St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon. Nicknamed Cathedral of the Moor because of its size, it is famous for a dramatic thunderstorm in 1638 during which four people inside the church were

St. Pancras Terminus - Railway Station, London. Part of Box 34 Boswell Collection - London Streets. Date: circa 1890s

St Pancras Station / Hotel
St. Pancras Station and Hotel, a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture. The hotel was added to the front of the station between 1868 and 1874, by the architect Gilbert Scott Date: 1960s

Spooky Churchyard
An eerie London by Night study, seen from the lonely porch of St. Pancras Church. Date: 1930s

PARACHUTE
JACQUES GARNERIN makes a descent over central London, landing near St Pancras Date: 21 September 1802

Cows in a field, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon
Cows in a field in the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, with the tower of St Pancras Church visible in the middle distance. Date: 1960s

St Pancras Bookstall
The St Pancras station Bookstall on the day that Captain Bruce Bairnsfathers More Fragments from France was launched 1916

The Scottish Express. St Pancras in Edwardian days. Date: 1909

NFS personnel helping evacuees, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping evacuees board a train at St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing. Date: 1944

NFS personnel unloading luggage, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping to unload luggage from buses onto trolleys outside St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing. Date: 1944

NFS firefighter helping evacuees, St Pancras, WW2
NFS firefighter handing a baby to its mother after she is safely installed in a railway carriage at St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944

NFS personnel loading luggage, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping to load luggage from a trolley onto a train at St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing. Date: 1944

Old St Pancras Church
Old St Pancras church, drawn eight years after it had been replaced by the new church. Date: drawn in 1827

St Pancras Church
Old St Pancras church Date: circa 1820

Thomas Murphy
THOMAS MURPHY resident of St Pancras, London, and advocate of parochial reform. Date: CIRCA 1835

St. Pancras Church in Karlstein near Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800. Fever (isolation) hospitals for highly infectious diseases built outside cities

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"London's Iconic St Pancras: A Historic Hub of Connection and Culture" Step into the heart of London, where history meets modernity at St Pancras Station. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage, with its grandeur reflected in every detail. Dating back to 1867, the construction of St Pancras Station was a monumental feat, forever changing the landscape of London. Its impressive facade showcases intricate arms and seals that pay homage to the city's illustrious past. As you wander through this bustling transportation hub, take a moment to admire The Meeting Place statue by Paul Day. This captivating sculpture serves as a symbol of unity and connection amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. In March 2008, an advert for Southern Railway Excursions adorned these walls, enticing travelers with promises of adventure beyond London's borders. It served as a reminder that St Pancras is not just a station but also a gateway to explore England's diverse landscapes. Venturing further into history, one cannot overlook Garnerins balloon and parachute - an awe-inspiring spectacle witnessed by onlookers along Pentonville Road. This daring display captivated audiences from all walks of life. However, not all tales associated with St they can filled with excitement. The haunting presence of St Pancras Workhouse reminds us of darker times when poverty plagued society. It stands as a somber reminder that progress often comes hand-in-hand with challenges overcome. Inside this magnificent station lies an atmosphere teeming with energy; it buzzes with anticipation for journeys yet to be embarked upon. As trains come and go like clockwork precision, passengers weave their stories together within these hallowed halls. St Pancras Station is more than just bricks and mortar; it represents resilience in the face of change while preserving historical significance for generations to come.