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St Pancras is more than just a station
High-speed rail services from London to Europe relocated to St Pancras International station several years ago, inviting more travellers to admire the history and architecture of this striking Victorian station. This modern, revamped station boasts all the amenities and services that today's busy travellers would expect, but hasn't lost touch with its roots.
Once famous for having the largest single-span roof in the world over its Barlow train shed, St Pancras has remained an important point of entry and exit for London visitors since opening in 1868. The impressive clock that greets visitors is a careful replica of the original, but not all ornamentation in this Grade I listed building is rooted in the past - with some of its most well-known and controversial features being decidedly more modern.
British artist Paul Day was given the task of designing artwork for the renovated station, unveiling his sculpture The Meeting Place in 2007. This nine-metre (30 feet) high statue is constructed from 20 tonnes of bronze, and occupies a central position beneath the famous station clock, greeting all passengers who use the station daily. Its depiction of a loving couple embracing evokes the feelings many people have when leaving their loved ones behind for trips overseas, as well as encapsulating the inherent romance of travel in this international location.
The statue may have been noble in intent, but it received its share of criticism too, mostly from those who felt its modern style spoiled the historical atmosphere of St Pancras International. However, the aspect most critics objected to was the planned bronze relief frieze which was to depict a commuter falling in the path of a London Underground train, which would be driven by the Grim Reaper itself. Needless to say, these plans were scrapped before the finished work was unveiled.
There's more still to discover when passing through St Pancras, making connection times and delays less of a hassle and giving you a chance to explore one of London's many significant landmarks at your leisure. These include the bronze statue of Sir John Betjeman located on the upper level, commemorating the former Poet Laureate's role in helping save the station from demolition in the 1960s.
Poetry lovers can find inspiration in the lines quoted from Betjeman's 'Cornish Cliffs' and other works, inscribed on the base, which once again encapsulate the wonder of travel and seeing the world - fitting sentiments in this international station, which connects Britain to the rest of Europe.
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