
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Opened in 1848 and substantially enlarged to a design by William Bell in 1904, Paragon Station was the principal Hull passenger station of the North Eastern Railway which, with its dock, cartage, hotel and shipping interests, was a major local employer. Recorded plaque organisation: Hull City Council.
William Bell was an influential architect who significantly contributed to the expansion and redesign of Paragon railway station in Hull in 1904, enhancing its capacity as a crucial transportation hub for the North Eastern Railway.
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