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St Pancras station a062288
Filename: aa062288.jpg
Size: 4350 x 4397 (5.8MB)
Date: 18th April 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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St Pancras station a062288
ST PANCRAS HOTEL, London. A man walking beside the massive portals outside the Midland Grand Hotel porte cochiere at St Pancras railway station. John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972
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Media ID 933506
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This print captures the grandeur of St Pancras station in London during the 1960s to early 1970s. Standing tall and proud, the Midland Grand Hotel porte cochiere dominates the frame, with its massive portals creating an imposing presence. A man is seen walking beside this architectural marvel, his figure casting a long shadow on the ground below. The composition of this image is striking, as it juxtaposes both light and dark elements. The strong pillar on one side adds a sense of stability and strength to the scene, while people passing by bring life and movement into an otherwise still moment frozen in time. John Gay's expert eye for detail shines through in this photograph, capturing not just a building but also a sense of history and nostalgia. St Pancras station has always been more than just a transportation hub; it represents an era when railway travel was at its peak. As we gaze upon this image today, we are transported back to a time when steam trains chugged along these tracks and elegant travelers embarked on their journeys from this iconic location. John Gay's photographic masterpiece serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and change, there will always be remnants of our past worth preserving.
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