Engineer. Born Charlton. Best known for the St Pancras railway shed. Died at home, High Combe, 145 Charlton Road, SE7, not far from his place of birth.
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William Henry Barlow
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St Pancras Station
St Pancras Station, built originally by the Derby based Midland Railway Compa...
William Henry Barlow
English Heritage William Henry Barlow, 1812-1902, engineer, lived and died here.
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