Paragon Station and Station Hotel, Kingston Upon Hull

Photograph taken 15 April 2001 © Mr John Turner. Source Historic England Archive ref: 387692

Paragon railway station on the Hull and Selby Railway was designed by G T Andrews in Italianate style and opened in 1846. It was extended to the designs of William Bell between 1903 and 1904. To the South-West is a separate platform and L shaped building which served immigrants travelling from Europe to America via Liverpool; it was known as the Immigrant Station. The hotel next to the station was built in 1849 and was also designed by G T Andrews. It was restored in 1990-92 after serious fire damage. Queen Victoria stayed at the hotel in 1854.

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Kingston Upon Hull Kingston upon Hull

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Victorian (1837 - 1901)

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Several steam trains standing at the station platforms, with the Victorian station buildings in the background.Slough Station booking hall, booking office and travel centre were built in 1882. The Great Western Railway from London to Bristol was built in the 1830s and the first Slough Station opened in 1840. The present station is the fifth one and was built when the number of lines was increased.

Paragon Station and Station Hotel, Kingston Upon Hull

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