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Local area
Paddington was first a medieval parish, then a metropolitan borough and was integrated within Westminster and Greater London in 1965. Three important landmarks are the historic station, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1847, St Mary's Hospital, and the former Paddington Green Police Station (once the most important high-security police station in the United Kingdom).
Paddington these days is a vibrant area known for its canal basin, proximity to both north and central London, and excellent transport links.
Paddington these days is a vibrant area known for its canal basin, proximity to both north and central London, and excellent transport links.
