Emma the Curious 🧐 on Nostr: In 1851, passengers arriving at Paddington Station would alight at a temporary ...

In 1851, passengers arriving at Paddington Station would alight at a temporary station that used the arches of Bishop’s Bridge Road as a façade.

Brunel's designed for the permanent station was deeply influenced by the design and construction of the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition, and opened in 1854.

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/our-history/iconic-infrastructure/the-history-of-london-paddington-station/