Description and History of Site:-
Cathedral-like train shed designed by I. K. Brunel and Matthew Digby Wyatt as London terminus of GWR (1852-54). The Brunel shed was the second terminus of the GWR and was sited south east of the earlier 1838 terminus. Transepts designed for horizontal movement of carriages and locos. Complete with Royal waiting room. Parallel train shed added 1909- 15. Infrequently noticed but impressive GWR extension/rebuilding of 1933 with fine GWR motifs.

Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980
Falconer, Jonathan. 'In the Footsteps of I K Brunel'. Ian Allen Publishing, 2014

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Key Words :- Railway Terminus

Address :- Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1RH
Grid Ref :- TQ 2665 8125
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.515985 , Long -0.176145
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Listed - Grade I
Historic England List No - 1066881,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1854 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018

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