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Baptist End Halt, Staffordshire, c. 1950s
A view of Baptist End Halt in Staffordshire, c.1950s, showing the raised wooden platforms ad simple shelters.
This small station opened between Dudley and Old Hill in August 1905 and closed in June 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 11923364
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Halt Platform Small Station Staffordshire
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 4.3cm (3" x 1.7")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to the 1950s, offering a glimpse into the quaint and humble Baptist End Halt in Staffordshire. The image showcases the station's raised wooden platforms and simple shelters, which served as a vital connection point between Dudley and Old Hill during its operational years. Opening its doors in August 1905, this small station played an integral role in facilitating transportation for locals and visitors alike. As trains rolled in and out, passengers would step onto these sturdy wooden platforms, eagerly awaiting their next adventure or returning home after a long day's journey. The photograph encapsulates an era when train travel was at its peak, capturing both the charm and simplicity of Baptist End Halt. Although it may have been considered modest compared to grander stations of that time period, it held immense significance within its community. Sadly, like many other railway stations across Britain during this era of change, Baptist End Halt closed its doors for good in June 1964. However brief its existence may have been on the timeline of railway history, this print immortalizes a piece of Staffordshire's past - reminding us all of simpler times spent waiting patiently on those wooden platforms under those unassuming but protective shelters.
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