The Station Building
Designed by the architect James Pigott Pritchett and built by the firm of Joseph Kaye in 1846–50 using the neo-classical style, the station is well known in architectural circles for its classical style facade with a portico of the Corinthian order, consisting of six columns in width and two in depth, which dominates St George's Square, where it is located, facing out towards Lion Buildings. It is a grade I listed building. The station frontage was described by John Betjeman as the most splendid in England and by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as 'one of the best early railway stations in England'.
Within the station frontage, to each side of the main entrance, there are two public houses, The Head Of Steam and The King's Head (previously known as The Station Tavern); both facilities are accessible from Platform 1.
At the building's entrance the booking office is to the left and to the right there are the train timetables and a newsagent. Platforms 4 to 8 are located via a lift or subway, accessed from Platform 1. The public conveniences are located through this subway at the top of the steps to Platforms 4–8.
The platforms are all covered by a large canopy. To the rear of the station there are some sidings.
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