St Pancras International: 150 Facts for 150 Years by The History Press (English)

Description: St Pancras International by The History Press Celebrating the history of Londons iconic St Pancras Station and its surrounding area in 150 fascinating facts FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Celebrating the history of Londons iconic St Pancras Stationin 150 fascinating facts. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of St Pancras Station, this absorbing new book brings together 150 facts revealing many little known details about the long history of this iconic building and its environs. From its conception and build and the opening of the largest single span arch in the world as the London terminus of the Midland railway, to the damage it suffered during the war, this fascinating fact book reveals St Pancrass entire tumultuous history including redundancy, threatened demolition and glorious restoration. This is the perfect gift for anyone with affection for this beautiful and important piece of Londons architectural and railway heritage. AUTHOR: HS1 LTD holds the concession from government to operate, manage and maintain the high-speed railway infrastructure until December 2040. Network Rail (High Speed) is our contractor for maintaining and operating the railway infrastructure and three of our stations, St Pancras International, Stratford International and Ebbsfleet International. Train operating companies offer services to passengers on the railway. 60 b/w illustrations Notes 150 facts about the train station, drawing from the building and areas storied past from conception through to sustaining war damage and on to the present. Long Description In celebration of the 150th anniversary of St Pancras Station, this absorbing new book brings together 150 facts revealing many little known details about the long history of this iconic building and its surroundings. From its conception and build and the opening of the largest single span arch in the world as the London terminus of the Midland Railway, to the damage it suffered during the war, this fascinating fact book reveals many facts about St Pancrass tumultuous history including threatened demolition and glorious restoration. Did you know there was once a farm in the heart of the St Pancras parish area? Or that St Pancras was once home to one of the biggest markets in London? And why did Midland Railway built a special viaduct to travel over St Pancras? This is the perfect gift for anyone with affection for this beautiful and important piece of Londons architectural and railway heritage and its surrounding area. Details ISBN0750987812 Publisher The History Press Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 0750987812 ISBN-13 9780750987813 Format Paperback Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 192 Subtitle 150 Facts for 150 Years Media Book DEWEY 385.3140942142 Publication Date 2018-09-24 Author The History Press Short Title St Pancras International Language English UK Release Date 2018-09-24 AU Release Date 2018-09-24 NZ Release Date 2018-09-24 Edited by The History Press Audience General Illustrations 60 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133484920;

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