German Gymnasium, London, Grade II listed Victorian gymnasium in Kings Cross, London, England
The German Gymnasium features a multi-colored brick structure with a distinctive laminated wood truss roof supported by cast iron elements at Kings Boulevard.
Built in 1864 for the German Gymnastics Society, this building hosted indoor events during the first National Olympian Association Games in 1866.
The structure stands as a testament to the German community's influence in Victorian London, particularly in the development of physical education and sports.
Located between Kings Cross and St Pancras stations, the building now functions as a restaurant complex with 447 seats across multiple dining spaces.
The gymnasium's innovative roof design represents one of England's earliest examples of laminated timber construction for wide-span architectural applications.
Location: London Borough of Camden
GPS coordinates: 51.53230,-0.12556
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:00
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