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Paddington Station Hotel

Description and History of Site:-
Great Western Hotel by Philip Hardwick, opened 1854 as largest hotel in England with over 100 bedrooms. Central pediment by John Thomas featuring Peace, Plenty, Industry and Science in stucco. Now known as the Hilton London Paddington.


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Address :- Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2
Grid Ref :- TQ 26666 81229
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.515792 , Long -0.175922
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1227144,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1854 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018

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