Monthly Archives: Mar 2023

St James, Sussex Gardens

Posted on 31 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: The spire on the brick-built church. The church was built in 1841-43. It was designed by John Goldicutt and George Gutch as a new parish church for Paddington. The earlier church of St Mary, Paddington Green, had become too … Continue reading →

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Whiteley’s Departmental Store

Posted on 29 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

The first premises were opened in 1863 by the Yorkshireman William Whiteley, who started a drapery shop at 31 Westbourne Grove. By 1867 it had expanded to a row of shops containing 17 separate departments. It became one of London’s … Continue reading →

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Messenger (Public Art)

Posted on 27 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

The work by this artist is never dull and always unusual. Made by Allan Sly, it portrays a messenger – those who deliver parcels or letters around London – usually by bicycle or motorbike. The bronze figure is standing, propped … Continue reading →

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Bayswater – Quick Look Around

Posted on 24 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Until 1965, Bayswater was a district within the old Metropolitan Borough of Paddington. In that year, both Paddington and St Marylebone were combined and added to the City of Westminster. Bayswater has Bayswater Road running along the southern side. It … Continue reading →

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Paddington Elizabeth Line Station Artwork

Posted on 22 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: View looking up from the lower flight of two escalators that convey passengers from platform level to ticket hall level and then up to street level. The ‘clouds’ in the picture are painted onto the glass canopy. Art outside … Continue reading →

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Paddington Elizabeth Line Station

Posted on 20 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: The island platforms serving the new Elizabeth Line trains. Paddington mainline terminus for the Great Western Railway (GWR) started the hub of railway stations at Paddington. It has been the London terminus of services provided by the Great Western … Continue reading →

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Paddington Crossrail Archaeological Digs

Posted on 17 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: Walls found during the archaeological dig. In preparation for the construction of the new Crossrail Line (now called Elizabeth Line) under Central London, an archaeological team was formed to coordinate digs before the tunnels were dug and 10 new … Continue reading →

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Floating Garden, Paddington Basin

Posted on 15 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: Looking west from the eastern end of the Paddington Basin. The trouble with developers is that they develop the land. Well, they would, that’s their job. Their problem is that, sometimes, they just do not know when to stop. … Continue reading →

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Rolling Bridge, Paddington Basin

Posted on 13 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: View of the footbridge when fully extended across the small dock. The Rolling Bridge was designed by the award-winning Heatherwick Studio and installed at Paddington in 2004. The twelve-metre bridge is made from eight triangular segments, which fold towards … Continue reading →

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Sheldon Square

Posted on 10 Mar 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: The square is unusual having a stepped area to sit on and enjoy the large open space. This is part of a much larger development named Paddington Central. Sheldon Square is a newly created square, named after Sir Joseph … Continue reading →

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