Station Collection (page 3)

Platform 1 at Paddington Station, c. 1910
A classic Edwardian view of Platform 1 at Paddington Station, London. The crowds of passengers at the station wearing straw boaters and the abundance of luggage suggest it is the summer holiday season

No 7029 Clun Castle at Bristol Temple Meads, 1966
A view of 4-6-0 Castle class locomotive, Clun Castle, No 7029 at Bristol Temple Meads in 1966; seen here at a Farewell to Steam event. The platform is full of enthusiasts and onlookers

Broad Gauge Locomotive Aries seen outside Faringdon Engine Shed, c. 1865
A view of the 2-4-0 broad gauge Leo Class locomotive Aries (built in 1841) outside the engine shed at Faringdon station in Oxfordshire, c.1865

Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Where Do You Want To Go?, 1922. From The Romance of Modern Railways, by T. W. Corbin. [Seeley Service & Co. Limited, London, 1922]

Corner of Villiers Street, Charing Cross, 1896. Artist: Joseph Pennell
Corner of Villiers Street, Charing Cross, 1896. Street scene near Charing Cross Station in London. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1896]

PENNELL: PENN STATION, 1919. From the Tracks. Boarding trains at Pennsylvania Station in New York City. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1919

St Pancras Station and Midland Grand Hotel London, designed by Victorian architect George Gilbert Scott, circa 1905. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Castle Class, No. 7029, Clun Castle at Newton Abbot Station, c. 1950s
A view of Castle Class, No. 7029, Clun Castle at Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1950s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company

Overall view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c. 1920s
An overall view of Newton Abbot Station, Devon, c.1920s. The station opened with the name Newton in December 1846 by the South Devon Railway Company

Swindon Station, 1930
Two GWR publicity omnibuses sit outside Swindon Junction station in 1930, promoting the companys tourist route

Adlestrop Station, Gloucestershire, 1933
A view of Adlestrop Station in Gloucestershire, 1933, showing the station building, track and goods shed. Adlestrop station opened in 1853 on the Cotswold Line, and closed in 1966

Nottingham Victoria Railway Station
A view of Nottingham Victoria railway station, April 1927. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Nottingham Victoria Station
Victoria Railway Station in Nottingham, April 1927. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Abingdon Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920s
A view of a Abingdon station in Oxfordshire, c.1920s showing a Radley auto train sitting at the platform. The station opened in June 1856 and had a timber train shed

Trowbridge Station, 1960
This photograph shows Hall Class No. 5950, Wardley Hall, approaching Trowbridge station in Wiltshire on a bright day in 1960

Broadway Station, c. 1904
This photograph shows Broadway station in Worcestershire and was taken in c.1904 not long after the stations construction

York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Looking north inside the station along the nearly empty main southbound platform 4, showing the roof and ironwork with suspended gas lamps. August 1906

York station, North Eastern Railway, about 1880. View along the curving platform with a waiting passenger train

York, Holgate Bridge, London and North Eastern Railway. 1937. At Holgate bridge, a signal gantry stands high above the tracks on the approach into York station

Liverpool Street station, Great Eastern Railway. 9 June 1920. View of the platforms and station clock

Kings Cross station, London, Great Northern Railway. View of tracks 6 to 10, with several passenger carriages in view. There is a height gauge over the centre track

Kings Cross station, London, British Railways, c1949-1950
Kings Cross station, London, British Railways. View along the busy platform 10, with the 10.00 service to Edinburgh (the Flying Scotsman) preparing for departure. c1949-50

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Brent Station, Devon, c. 1950s
A view of Brent station, Devon, c.1950s, showing a locomotive at the station and members of station staff on the platform

1958 Monaco Grand Prix: Ref-MotorSport catalogue front cover
Monte Carlo, Monaco. 15-18 May 1958. Wolfgang von Trips (Ferrari Dino 246). Ref-MotorSport catalogue front cover (3/0006).. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Petrol station, Old Brompton Road, London SW7
Brew Brothers petrol station in Old Brompton Road, London SW7, where a fire and explosion occurred in a basement store, 20 July 1957

London Fire Brigade - 19th Century - Horse-drawn steam pump
Off to the Fire London Fire Brigade - 19th Century - Horse-drawn steam pump

View west from South Road at Saffron Walden Station. Unloading bank on left run-round loop centre and branch line on right. Beyond the station canopy is the signal box. Station Road on right

Adlestrop Station, Gloucestershire, July 1958
A view of a deserted Adlestrop Station in Gloucestershire, July 1958. Photographed facing North towards Moreton-in-Marsh, the goods shed can be seen beyond the station building

Paddington Station, 1913
Passengers board Windsor Royal Garden Party trains on Platforms 4 and 5 at Paddington Station in 1913. The County of Wilts locomotive can be see to the left of the image

St Ives Station, Porthminster Beach and Pitch & Putt, c. 1950s
A view of St Ives Station, Porthminster Beach and the Pitch & Putt at St Ives, Cornwall, c.1950s. The station opened in 1877

St Ives Station, Cornwall, c. 1950s
A view of St Ives Station, Cornwall, c.1950s with steam locomotives departing and arriving into the station. The station opened in 1877 and is the terminus for the line from St Erth a few miles away

Refreshments at Paddington Station, c. 1920
A refreshment porter hands a first class passenger a luncheon basket through the window of a carriage while stationary at Paddington station, c.1920

Shadwell Fire Station crew and fire engines on display

Johnston Station, Pembrokeshire, c. 1920s
A view of Johnston Station, Pembrokeshire, Wales, c.1920s, showing the platform and the station flower beds planted up to say Johnston change for Old Milford

Gloucester Road tube station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Drivers eye view of Circle line train entering tube station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Melksham Station, c. 1950s
A general view of Melksham Station in Wiltshire, c.1950s, showing the station buildings, platforms and covered footbridge. Melksham station opened in 1848, closed in 1966, but reopened in 1985

Holt Station, 1905
A view of Holt station in Wiltshire, showing the Beavens Tannery outing waiting for the train to Portsmouth on 4th July 1905

Cheltenham South and Leckhampton Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1950s
A view of Cheltenham South and Leckhampton Station in Gloucestershire, c.1950s, showing the small brick-built station building

View of Swindon Station, c. 1880s
This image of Swindon Junction station was taken before the change of gauge in 1892. Mixed gauge can be seen on the centre/left tracks

Swindon Station Staircase to Platforms, 1970
This photograph shows the staircase at Swindon station leading to Platforms 1, 2 & 3, taken on 28th January 1970

View of Swindon Station, 1895
This image was taken to mark the occasion of the abolition of the ten minute stop at Swindon. It was the first non-stop express through the station

View of Swindon Station, c. 1890s
This photograph shows Swindon Junction Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Bristol, c.1890s. The station became known as simply Swindon Station after Swindon Town station closed in the 1960s

Pans Lane Halt, c. 1960s
This photograph was taken in the 1960s and shows the view looking east at Pans Lane Halt which was on the Devizes branch line. The halt opened in 1929 and served the south of Devizes in Wiltshire

Tetbury Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of Tetbury Station in Gloucestershire, c.1940s. This image shows the approach to the station from the tracks. Tetbury station opened in 1889 on the Tetbury Branch Line and closed in 1964

Tetbury Goods Shed and Engine Shed, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of the Goods Shed and Engine Shed at Tetbury station in Gloucestershire, c.1940s. Tetbury station opened in 1889 on the Tetbury Branch Line and closed in 1964

Lostwithiel Station, Cornwall, c. 1970s
A colour view of Lostwithiel station in Cornwall, c.1970s, showing the platforms and station buildings. Lostwithiel opened in 1859 and closed in 1964

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"The Meeting Place: A Symbol of Connection at St. Pancras Station, London" As travelers rush through the bustling St. Pancras Station in London, their eyes are often drawn to a magnificent bronze sculpture known as "The Meeting Place. " Created by renowned artist Paul Day, this captivating artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the station's role as a meeting point for people from all walks of life. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Washington D. C. , the Metro Station stands as an emblem of urban mobility and efficiency. With trains whizzing by on gleaming tracks, this transportation hub represents the heartbeat of America's capital city. Delving into history, we find ourselves transported back to May 1937 when GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley served hungry passengers at train stations across Britain. This charming relic provides a glimpse into simpler times when delicious treats were wheeled right to your platform. Speaking of platforms, let us journey back further to 1929 and step onto Platform 1 at Paddington Station. Here, amidst Victorian architecture and bustling crowds, one can almost feel the excitement and anticipation that filled the air during those golden years. Moving forward in time but staying within London's railway network brings us to Kings Cross. Witnessing its steelwork being reinstated in 15 sections is a testament to both architectural resilience and human ingenuity – proof that even grand structures need care and attention throughout their lifetimes. Returning once again to Paddington Station but now in 1904 takes us back over a century ago when steam engines ruled supreme. The sight of Platform 1 adorned with these majestic locomotives evokes nostalgia for an era long gone yet forever cherished. Venturing beyond city limits leads us to Ivybridge Station and Viaduct nestled amidst Devon's picturesque landscapes circa 1890. This idyllic scene captures not only the beauty of nature but also highlights how railways brought connectivity even to remote corners of the world.