The Lawn Collection

Arrivals indicator board at Paddington Station, 1934
A view of the interior of Paddington station in London taken in 1934. A new arrivals and departures indicator board was installed in The Lawn in March of the same year

Christmas decorations at Paddington Station, 1956
The Lawn at Paddington Station is decorated for Christmas in this view from 1956. A Santas Grotto is in the centre of The Lawn raising money for the Greater London Fund for the Blind

Sussex PO21 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sussex PO21 3

The Lawn, Dawlish (colour photo)
3096607 The Lawn, Dawlish (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lawn, Dawlish)

Hastings TN38 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hastings TN38 0

Ealing UB2 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ealing UB2 4

North East Derbyshire S18 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North East Derbyshire S18 2

Cornwall PL24 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL24 2

West Devon PL19 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Devon PL19 0

Norfolk NR21 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR21 8

Conwy LL18 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Conwy LL18 3

Exeter EX9 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX9 6

Cambridge CB22 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cambridge CB22 4

Christmas Grotto, Paddington Station, 1956
Christmas has come to Paddington Station in this image from 1956. A Santas Grotto was set up in the centre of The Lawn raising money for the Greater London Fund for the Blind

Parcel handling at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
Staff at Paddington Station sort parcels in The Lawn during the inter-war period. This images illustrates the lack of parcel handling space at the time

Christmas Decorations at Paddington Station, December 1935
This image shows the Centenary Christmas Decorations in The Lawn at Paddington Station, 1935. Note the entrance to the GWR Royal Hotel in the background

Foot pressing a garden fork into the lawn, close up

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"The Lawn: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step back in time to 1934, where the arrivals indicator board at Paddington Station displayed destinations far and wide. Among them, a quaint town called Sussex PO21 3 on the map, beckoning travelers with its charm. Fast forward to 1956, and Christmas decorations adorned Paddington Station, creating a festive atmosphere that filled the air with joy and anticipation. Little did they know that just beyond those station walls lay The Lawn in Dawlish - a picturesque haven captured beautifully in a color photo. Venturing further along the map, we arrive at Hastings TN38 0. Its location marked by history and natural beauty alike; it is here that one can find solace amidst stunning landscapes. Ealing UB2 4 appears next on our journey - an area known for its vibrant community spirit. As we continue our exploration through North East Derbyshire S18 2, Cornwall PL24 2, West Devon PL19 0, Norfolk NR21 8, Conwy LL18 3, and Exeter EX9 6 maps unfold before us like chapters of an enchanting storybook. Each destination holds its own unique allure - from rolling hills to coastal wonders - inviting us to immerse ourselves in their splendor. And yet amidst this vast tapestry of locations lies The Lawn; a place where tranquility meets nature's embrace. Whether you seek respite or adventure, it offers something for everyone.