The massive entrance arch to Euston Railway Station, commonly known as the Euston Arch, as seen from Euston Street. The arch was built in 1837 and is actually a classical-style Doric 'propylaeum', meaning monumental gateway.

Date:
1920 - 1950
Location:
Euston Station, Euston Arch, Euston Road, Euston, Camden, Greater London Authority, NW1
Reference:
DD84/00001
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The twenty-two metre high arch was designed by architect Philip Hardwick, and built by William Cubitt. It was intended to mirror a similar entrance structure at Birmingham's Curzon Street Station, at the other end of the London and Birmingham Railway's line.

Content

This is part of the Collection: LAR01 Larkin Brothers

Rights

© Crown Copyright. Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Holder of Original Archive: Larkin Brothers Ltd

Photographer: Larkin Brothers Ltd

Keywords

Classicism, Entrance, Victorian Arch, Victorian Railway Station