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St Pancras Hotel DD59_00075
Technical Details
Filename: dd59_00075.jpg
Size: 4787 x 3933 (3.5MB)
Date: 29th September 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England
St Pancras Hotel DD59_00075
ST PANCRAS HOTEL (or Midland Grand Hotel), Camden, London. St Pancras Hotel was built to the Italianate Gothic designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1868-74. St Pancras Station is also visible stretching from right to left behind the hotel. Photographed by Harry Bedford Lemere after 1874
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back in time to the grandeur of St Pancras Hotel, also known as Midland Grand Hotel, located in Camden, London. Built between 1868 and 1874, this architectural masterpiece was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Italianate Gothic style. The intricate details of its façade are beautifully captured by photographer Harry Bedford Lemere after 1874. The image showcases not only the magnificence of the hotel but also offers a glimpse into its surroundings. Stretching from right to left behind the hotel is St Pancras Station, an iconic landmark that has been an integral part of London's transportation network for over a century. The juxtaposition of these two structures highlights their shared history and significance within Victorian-era London. Bedford Lemere's skillful composition allows us to appreciate both the scale and elegance of St Pancras Hotel against the backdrop of bustling city life. The play between light and shadow adds depth to this photograph, enhancing our appreciation for its artistic value. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we are transported back to a time when opulence reigned supreme and architectural marvels like St Pancras Hotel were constructed with meticulous attention to detail. It serves as a testament to Britain's rich heritage and reminds us of how historical landmarks continue to shape our present-day landscape.
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