black plaque · London

William Barlow

The Barlow Room St. Pancras station was designed by William Barlow in 1868 with construction commencing in 1866. The famous Barlow train shed arch spans 240ft and is over 100ft high. On it's completion in 1868 it became the largest enclosed space in the world. St. Pancras remains one of the greatest Victorian buildings in London with it's spectacular Victorian gothic architecture. Following redevelopment in 2007 St. Pancras is not only the key destiantion for Eurostar but also a truly grand retail & hospitality destination.

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