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The Paddington Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped W2.

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Origins
The Early History of Paddington
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
II
Origins
From Rural Lands to W2 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
III
Origins
The Great Estates of Paddington
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
IV
Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Paddington
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Paddington
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
VI
Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Paddington
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
VII
Origins
The Agricultural Past of W2
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
VIII
Origins
Victorian Speculation in Paddington
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
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Origins
The Settling of W2
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of Praed Street
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Paddington.
XI
Infrastructure
The History of Paddington Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Paddington Station.
XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on W2
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Paddington.
XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Paddington
Transport networks that shaped the district around Paddington.
XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of Praed Street Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around Praed Street.
XV
Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Paddington
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Paddington.
XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Paddington
Transport networks that shaped the district around Paddington.
XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Sussex Gardens Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Sussex Gardens.
XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and W2 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Paddington
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
XX
Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Paddington Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Paddington.
XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Paddington
A close read of the historic houses of Paddington and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in W2
A close read of victorian terrace housing in W2 and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Paddington
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Paddington
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXV
Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Paddington
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Paddington Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Paddington villa and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in W2
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Paddington
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in W2
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXX
Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Paddington
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about W2 design.
XXXI
Street
Praed Street History
A street-level look at Praed Street history and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXII
Street
Sussex Gardens History
A street-level look at Sussex Gardens history and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Paddington Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXIV
Street
The Making of W2 Streets
A street-level look at W2 streets and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXV
Street
The Character of Paddington Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Paddington
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on Praed Street
A street-level look at residential life on Praed Street and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXVIII
Street
The Evolution of W2 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XXXIX
Street
The Story of Paddington Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Paddington Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Paddington's atmosphere.
XLI
Institution
The History of St Mary's Hospital
Why St Mary's Hospital mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Paddington
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of W2
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Paddington Schools
Why schools of W2 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLV
Institution
The Historic Pubs of Paddington
Why the historic pubs of W2 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Paddington
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVII
Institution
The Fire Stations of W2
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVIII
Institution
The Development of Paddington Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIX
Institution
The Post Offices of Early Paddington
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Paddington
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
LI
Culture
Famous Residents of Paddington
Famous residents of Paddington and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LII
Culture
The Literary Life of W2
The literary life of W2 and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LIII
Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Paddington
The artistic legacy of Paddington and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LIV
Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Paddington
Cultural diversity in modern W2 and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LV
Culture
The Theatrical History of Paddington
The theatrical history of Paddington and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LVI
Culture
Musical Heritage in W2
Musical heritage in W2 and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LVII
Culture
Post-War Demographics in Paddington
Post-war demographics in Paddington and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LVIII
Culture
The Cafe Culture of Praed Street
The cafe culture of Praed Street and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LIX
Culture
How Paddington Found Its Voice
How Paddington found its voice and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LX
Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Paddington
Broadcasting and media in Paddington and the creative life that gave W2 a larger public meaning.
LXI
Domestic
Adapting the Paddington Home
How adapting the Paddington home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in W2
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Paddington
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in W2
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Paddington
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in W2
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVII
Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Paddington Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVIII
Domestic
The Flow of the W2 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Paddington
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXX
Domestic
Open Plan Living in W2 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXXI
Planning
Paddington Conservation Areas Explained
What Paddington conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Paddington Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in W2
What listed buildings in W2 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Paddington
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Paddington
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the W2 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in W2 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Paddington
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in W2 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Paddington
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Paddington Green
The physical setting around Paddington Green and why it still matters.
LXXXII
Landscape
The Influence of Paddington Green on Paddington
The physical setting around Paddington Green and why it still matters.
LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in W2
The physical setting around street trees in W2 and why it still matters.
LXXXIV
Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Paddington
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of W2
The physical setting around the lost rivers of W2 and why it still matters.
LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Paddington
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
LXXXVII
Landscape
Private Front Gardens in W2
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXVIII
Landscape
Public Squares in Paddington
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
LXXXIX
Landscape
The Green Character of W2
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
XC
Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Paddington
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
XCI
Guide
Why Buyers Love Paddington
Why buyers love Paddington in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCII
Guide
Paddington vs Neighbouring Districts
Paddington vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIII
Guide
The Property Market History of W2
The property market history in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Paddington Flat
Guide to renovating a Paddington flat in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in W2
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVI
Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Paddington
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVII
Guide
The Appeal of W2 Period Features
The appeal of W2 period features in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVIII
Guide
Understanding the Paddington Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIX
Guide
The Future of Paddington Heritage
The future of Paddington heritage in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Why W2 Maintains Its Value
Why W2 maintains its value in the wider story of Paddington's identity, housing and long-term appeal.

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