The Meeting Place, St Pancras Station
The Meeting Place is a 30ft statue, by artist Paul Day, which stands under the station clock at St Pancras railway station in the International Eurostar terminal. The piece is intended to reflect the romanticism of train travel and is reminiscent of a scene from the film Brief Encounter.
The base of the statue encompasses a high-relief frieze which depicts scenes from the history of Tube and train travel.
The 20 tonne, bronze sculpture is a solid focal point amid the comings and goings of a busy station and, for me, serves to remind that within all the hustle and bustle of arrivals and departures some families, friends and lovers are experiencing poignant personal moments. Is this couple reuniting or saying au revoir…?
This post is part of the Weekly Photo Challenge theme 'Kiss'
If you'd like to know more about St Pancras Station and its history check out this excellent post from Lucy at On The Luce
Comments/likes are always welcome here on WordPress or via my pages at:
That's lovely. Must try and get along for a look before I head homw
It's a fascinating station - take a look at the 'On the Luce'
link which tells so much more...
Thanks for the mention, I was walking past the station today and it was looking fantastic in the sun - no time for a stop off in the champagne bar though unfortunately!
What a tease!
Wow, 30 ft! Last time when I visited London it was 15 years ago...
Time to come back?!! Thanks for dropping by 🙂
That's a beautiful statue in a beautiful setting! Just realised, it is nearing three decades since I was in London!!!
Ooh Madhu - I think you'd notice a lot of changes if you were to re-visit!
St Pancras Station - haven't been there since they moved the Eurostar - last time I was there it was a big building site. What a wonderful statue. Neither it's welcome or a goodbye - think they look a bit sad .. so maybe they are saying goodbye.
A lovely bit of romantic nostalgia
Love a bit of nostalgia 🙂
Nice picture...
Thank you 🙂