A history walk around the London Paddington Station area and gongoozling

[kazzy_cee]

Yesterday I set off to Paddington Station to meet up with the group I joined last Autumn for a guided history walk around Paddington and Maida Vale. We were blessed with a gloriously sunny day and high temperatures of 26C/78F, although the day started slightly cooler as we head for Autumn

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[jusummerhayes]

I love Paddington station; I get the train from Totnes. I've seen a few of the spots you visited but didn't know all the history and so thanks for sharing. It sounds a fascinating day.

[kazzy_cee]

You're welcome! I've been through Paddington, but not around the area, so it was really interesting for me to explore.

[lblanchard]

Your pic spam is glorious. Snob screens…who knew?

[kazzy_cee]

Thanks! I love a good snob screen LOL!

[pondhopper]

It's been years since I was in Paddington Station...lovely place...and I knew very little about the surrounding area despite how central it is. So I really appreciate your pictures and explanations. Now I'm feeling nostalgic so may have to hug my Paddington Bear plushie.

[kazzy_cee]

I didn't know much about the surrounding area as I'm usually just trying to get somewhere - so it was lovely to look and learn about the surrounding areas. I love learning new stuff!

[kathyh]

I’ve only ever been through Paddington Station on the way to somewhere but I have walked along the canal, which is lovely. Glad you had such beautiful weather to see it all at its best.

[kazzy_cee]

It was very interesting as I've only ever been in the station, so the canals were a revelation (and I loved Little Venice!). It was a glorious day for a walk :)

[debris4spike]

I am enjoying my tours round Exeter ... it is so lovely to be shown things in places you know really well, isn't it?

Yes, I do like all the Paddingtons (who doesn't?), but that soldier statue is special, isn't it?

[kazzy_cee]

Yes - it's so much fun to find stuff you didn't know about before! I also like that there are places I want to go back and see again in more detail :D

I thought the soldier statue was wonderful.