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St-Pancras

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In this evocative 1884 painting by John O’Connor, reproduced in colour on pages 154-155 of The Railway Heritage of Britain, the spires of St Pancras station soar above the surrounding buildings at sunset.

In this 1884 painting by John O’Connor, reproduced in colour on pages 154-155 of The Railway Heritage of Britain, the spires of St Pancras station soar above the surrounding buildings at sunset. The artist has exaggerated the height of Sir George Gilbert Scott’s spires to emphasize the importance of the Midland Railway’s London terminus. This is one of five paintings included in a picture essay on Railway Art.