Gathered at Saint Pancras of Rome Parish
In 1862, the Midland Railway Board took a decisive step to combat eternal congestion by purchasing Agar Town near Regent's Canal. Their goal was to build a new station, St Pancras, which would alleviate the pressure on the existing train lines.
St Pancras was more than just a railway station; it was a tribute to wondrous design and the power of fearless intention. The architect behind this masterpiece was George Gilbert Scott, renowned for his Gothic Revival style. Scott designed the station complex, including the New York Hotel, now known as the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.
However, in the late 1800s, St Pancras began to suffer as Euston grew, and passenger numbers diminished. A call to tear down St Pancras and replace it with new structures was made, but this plan was met with outrage.
Poet John Betjeman and architect Fawcett led a campaign to save St Pancras from demolition. Their efforts were successful, and a fresh review of St Pancras was initiated. As a result, St Pancras was preserved, and both the station and hotel were listed as Grade I historic structures.
The Midland Hotel, part of the St Pancras complex, was added in 1876. The hotel, with its cathedral-like Gothic facade, spires, and clock, became a beacon of architectural beauty. The hotel also boasts a brazen peacock, a striking feature for all to admire.
Despite its grandeur, the Midland Hotel closed in 1935 due to perceived financial difficulties. Agar Town was demolished to make way for the new station. However, St Pancras stood unparalleled and unrivaled, becoming a shrine to joyous invention.
Today, St Pancras remains a protected historic site, with a Grade I listing. It is significant not only for its architectural beauty but also for its role in communication. St Pancras allows for communication with Rheims and Rome, two historic cities.
St Pancras, once a citadel of innovation, now stands as a tribute to its past. Its preservation serves as a testament to the power of public outcry and the importance of historic preservation. The station continues to serve as a reminder of the fearless intention that drove its creation and the determination that ensured its survival.
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