Pancras Collection (#3)

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Old St Pancras church, drawn eight years after it had been replaced by the new church.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

Interior of St Pancras Railway Station, London 1865. Using an iron latticed arched roofand by dispensing with struts and ties

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

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

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 lorry onto a trolley at St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing

LCC-LFB Camden fire station, NW London
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council) for the MFB, Camden fire station was one of a number of London stations to incorporate the distinctive round

Ballooning poster, Mr H Green
Poster advertising Mr H Greens second balloon ascent from the Great Northern Pleasure Grounds, Old St Pancras Road, near Kings Cross, London, his 233rd ascent in his Great Northern balloon

Garnerins balloons
Five illustrations of An exact representation of M. Garnerins Balloons with an accurate view of the ascent and descent of the parachute

Winter Garden at St Pancras Schools, Leavesden, Hertfordshir
Young children with hoes and rakes tend the Winter Garden at the St Pancras Schools at Leavesden In Hertfordshire. The schools were used to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Childrens Nursery at St Pancras Workhouse, London
A childrens nursery at the St Pancras Workhouse. Date: 1905

Kitchen at St Pancras Workhouse, London
Interior of the kitchens at the St Pancras Kitchen - two large steam boilers or coppers dominate the scene. Several kitchen staff stand in the background. Date: 1895

Carpentry Workshop at St Pancras Schools, Leavesden, Hertfor
Boys saw and plane wood in the carpentry workshop at the St Pancras Schools at Leavesden In Hertfordshire. The schools were opened in by the St Pancras Board of Guardians to house pauper children

St Pancras Railway Station, London
St Pancras Railway Station on the Euston Road, London Date: circa 1895

St. Pancras Priory
The ruins of St. Pancras Priory, Lewes, Sussex, England, founded by William and Gundrada de Warenne, the only Cluniac monastery in the county of Sussex. Date: founded 1077

Works of the Midland Railway near Kings Cross Date: 1867

Suspension railway, Royal Panarmonion Gardens
An advertising flyer or notice for a Suspension Rail-way, Royal Panarmonion Gardens, Liverpool Street, Kings Cross, New Road, St Pancras in London

Harold Wilson housing campaign
Harold Wilson, as leader of the Opposition in September 1963 pictured opening the five thousandth flat to be built in the borough of St. Pancras since 1945

St Pancras Workhouse Infirmary, London
The St Pancras workhouse infirmary, opened in 1885 on Cooks Terrace, Pancras Road, alongside the main workhouse. After an additional infirmary was opened at Highgate

St Pancras Wells and church in the 17th century

London Somers Town
in Camden, between Euston and St Pancras : the Polygon

St Pancras Churchyard
The old St Pancras churchyard is converted into a public garden

The Nave of the Church of St. Matthew, Bedford New Town, 185
Engraving showing the nave of the Church of St. Matthew, Bedford New Town, in the parish of St. Pancras, London, 1856. The church was consecrated by the Bishop of London in December of that year

Steam washing machinery at St. Pancras workhouse
Engraving of the steam washing machine at St. Pancras workhouse 1857. St. Pancras workhouse was erected as the parish workhouse in 1809

DUSTMAN
Council dustman, St Pancras, London

Cooks B. Holiday Trips
An advertisement for Cooks cheap Bank Holiday excursions to the Midlands and beyond, travelling by train from St Pancras Station

St Pancras / Fields 1779
St Pancras Church, and the fields surrounding it

St Pancras Station Construction
Midland Railway works at Saint Pancras temporary bridge over the Old St Pancras road

Building St Pancras Station, Central London
Construction of the new Midland Railway terminus, St Pancras Station, viewed from the Euston Road as the huge canopy takes shape

Midland Scotch Express
The Midland Railways Morning Scotch Express, leaving Saint Pancras station at 10.40 AM

St Pancras Platforms 2
A busy moment at the Midland Railway terminus which claims to be the largest single span passenger station in the world

St Pancras Platforms
With its magnificent canopy the Midland Railway terminus claims to be the largest single span passenger station in the world

Social / St Pancras C1910
The MIDLAND GRAND HOTEL is architecturally part of St Pancras Station, and is managed by the Midland Railway

German Gym in London
Gymnastics in Britain are often of German origin. This is the scene at the opening of the German Gymnastic Hall in St Pancras Road, London

St Pancras / Railway Mag
An exterior of the station

London / Fleet River, 1825
View of Fleet River, near St. Pancras

St Pancras Interior
The interior of the station, showing the magnificent canopy dwarfing the trains beneath

St Pancras is Built
The magnificent canopy of the new Midland Railway terminus takes shape near the Euston Road

Rail / St Pancras Built
Construction workers try not to desecrate the burials in St Pancras Churchyard as the new terminus is built

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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.