Paddington in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
MacMillan House, Paddington Station
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2026
1. MacMillan House, Paddington Station Marker
Repair & Restoration of Block E
MacMillan House, Paddington Station
Highly Commended - The Arch Company Award for Urban Heritage
National Railway Heritage Awards 2024
This Grade 1 listed building was constructed in the 1880s as one of the main parts of the Paddington Station Offices, including the GWR London Boardroom on the first floor. Following some internal changes and insertion of windows to the top cornice of the front facade in the 1920s, the building was substantially damaged and lost two bays from this north end due to a WW2 parachute mine in 1941.
It was this 'bomb gap' that has now become the archway between the Elizabeth Line and Paddington Station in 2021-see the plaque above the ground level on the other side.
The Block E Restoration Project completed in 2025 has replaced the roof and restored the front, back and side building facades. To the front, this has stripped paint to reveal the original sandstone facade of the front ground floor areas for the first time in over 80 years, undertaken substantial masonry repairs, plus reinstated flashings to cornices and made good other original features.
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The exposed northern gable end above you, was previously an internal wall - only exposed by the bomb damage and further collapse of the building was stopped by the presence of chimney stacks which provided additional stability. These works have brought the building back to life as an iconic and luminous bit of architecture forming part of the Departures Road terrace between the 2020s Elizabeth Line Station and Brunel's 1850s Paddington Station.
Erected by Network Rail, Spence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2024.
Location. 51° 30.959′ N, 0° 10.632′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Paddington. It can be reached from Eastbourne Terrace, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England W2 6LG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2026
2. MacMillan House, Paddington Station Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the wall on the right, just a few steps south of the entrance to Paddington Station, i.e., by the archway (bomb gap) between Paddington and the Elizabeth Line.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paddington Bear (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Windrush Generation (about 90 meters away); Susan Lawrence (about 150 meters away); Tommy Handley (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Austrian Centre (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alexander Herzen (approx. half a kilometer away); Edward Jenner MD FRS (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Sir Lennox Berkeley (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
