Christmas Tree Installed at St. Pancras International, London
This year’s Christmas display in St Pancras International Station is a partnership with London’s oldest bookshop, Hatchards.
This is arguably one of the best Christmas tree displays that St Pancras International Station has showcased.
The 12 metre tall masterpiece is not just a festive centrepiece; it's a literary wonderland inspired by the enchanting realms created by authors.
The tree features a whimsical design with a winding staircase and 270 shelves adorned with over 3,800 hand-painted books, including timeless classics.
These classics include Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and C.S. Lewis' "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe."
Within this awesome tree are eight cosy nooks where visitors, young and old, can immerse themselves in the magic of Christmas, figuratively and literally.
Each booth is equipped with speakers that allow you to select a five-minute excerpt from an audiobook, exclusively provided by Penguin Books.
You can choose from a selection of sixteen different audios, featuring authors like Charles Dickens, Beatrix Potter, Zadie Smith, and more.
A limited edition art book, the latest bestseller, a portable paperback or a classic children’s story book are all on the shelves.
It's the perfect free attraction for families or a relaxing stop on your journey through St. Pancras.
Hatchards is London’s oldest bookshop, having been established in 1797 by John Hatchard, publisher and anti-slavery campaigner.
Hatchards has been a landmark on one of the finest and most famous streets in the world, Piccadilly, since Georgian times, occupying the current building, number 187.
The historic book shop may be over two centuries old, but it combines the best of the new with a fine, old tradition.
Wendy Spinks, Commercial Director at St. Pancras and HS1 Ltd, said: ”This year’s St. Pancras International Christmas Tree is an ode to the wealth of literature that transports us to exciting and novel worlds.
"From real-life travel experiences to the fantastical lands of our imagination, we hope that festive visitors feel the magic and are inspired to pick up or gift their loved ones the most timeless gift of all, Books.”
If you'd like to visit this tree, the address is Euston Rd., London N1C 4QP.
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