Wooden Platform Collection

Willersey Halt in Gloucestershire
A view of Willersey Halt looking towards Honeybourne on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line, showing the wooden platform, nameboard and pagoda shelter. The halt opened in 1904 and closed in 1960

Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955
A view of locomotive number 5514 at Laverton Halt on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line in Gloucestershire in July 1955

Dutch port sailing ships oil oak 54. 5 x 85. 5 cm
Dutch port with sailing ships, oil on oak, 54.5 x 85.5 cm, monogrammed lower right on wooden platform: A.W. f, . Adam Willaerts, Antwerpen 1577-1664 Utrecht

Black Rock Halt, Gwynedd, Wales, c. 1960s
A view of the now disappeared Black Rock Halt on the Welsh Coast in Gwynedd, c.1960s. The halts wooden platform and simple shelter opened in September 1923 to serve the nearby tourist traffic to

Bont Newydd Station, c. 1960
A view of Bont Newydd Station in Gwynedd, Wales, c.1960, showing the station buildings, signal box and level crossing gates. The station opened in August 1868 and closed in January 1965

Bathford Halt, Somerset, c. 1960s
A view of Bathford Halt, near Bath in Somerset, c.1960s, showing the wooden platforms and shelters of this small station. Bathford Halt opened in 1841 and closed in 1965

A Msai guide points out a wild animal to visitors on the verandah of their comfortable tent at Ol Seki Tented Camp in Masai Mara Game Reserve

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Step back in time at Willersey Halt in picturesque Gloucestershire, where the wooden platform once echoed with the sounds of steam trains huffing and puffing. A scene reminiscent of the past, this quaint halt was a favorite among locals and travelers alike in the 1950s. Meanwhile, in a Dutch port, a wooden platform of a different kind tells a story of its own. This 54.5 x 85.5 cm oil painting on oak depicts sailing ships docking, their masts towering high against the horizon. Fast forward to the 1960s in Wales, where Black Rock Halt in Gwynedd and Bont Newydd Station in Wales stood proudly, their wooden platforms weathered by time and the elements. Visitors to these halts were often greeted by the sight of rugged cliffs, crashing waves, and the sound of the sea. And in Somerset, Bathford Halt was a charming stop on the railway line. With its wooden platform, it offered a peaceful respite for weary travelers, surrounded by the rolling hills and verdant countryside. Lastly, a visit to a mysterious forest would not be complete without the guidance of a knowledgeable Msai guide. As he points out a wild animal to his fascinated visitors, they stand on a wooden platform, their hearts pounding with excitement, taking in the beauty and wonder of nature.