"The red-brick terminus originally opened in 1868. The Telegraph described it as 'magnificent [and] gothic', and as a physical embodiment of all the 'splendour and deep pockets' of the early Victorian railway investors. St Pancras got a facelift at the turn of the 20th century, with renovations creating dedicated space for new cross-Channel train services. These days, St Pancras is the only place in the UK where you can get on a Eurostar train, although campaigners have been trying to change this for some time."
"The silver medal went to Paddington - just five tube stops away. Designed by renowned British architect Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this station opened its doors in 1838, making it the fifth oldest in the capital. The Telegraph praised Paddington's 'grand, wrought-iron and glass barrel-vaulted roof', which creates a bright, spacious feel in the station. Plus, it deserves extra points just for inspiring its cartoon namesake-turned-national-treasure ( soon to get his own West End musical)."
A ranking of the world's 20 most spectacular stations covered 17 nations across almost every inhabited continent. St Pancras International ranks first; the red-brick terminus opened in 1868 and exemplifies Victorian Gothic grandeur after a turn-of-the-century facelift added space for cross-Channel services. St Pancras is currently the only UK departure point for Eurostar services, with proposed upgrades linked to planned competing international operators. Paddington ranks second; designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and opened in 1838, it features a grand wrought-iron and glass barrel-vaulted roof and inspired the Paddington Bear character. Gare de Lyon in Paris ranks third and hosts Le Train Bleu.
Read at Time Out London
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