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Goods shed, Preston CC76_00091
Goods Shed, West Lancashire Station, Fishergate Hill, Preston. Two vans parked outside the Cantrell and Cochrane depot. Photographed in 1927 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. The station was also known as Fishergate Hill Station. With the exception of a few infrequent services, the station was closed to passengers in 1900 but it remained open to goods traffic until 1965. It was later demolished and the site is now Colman Court
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Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage greeting cards, featuring the captivating image "Goods Shed, Preston CC76_00091" from the Historic England Archive. This charming card transports you back in time to 1927, with a stunning photograph of West Lancashire Station's goods shed on Fishergate Hill in Preston. Two vans are parked outside the Cantrell and Cochrane depot, adding to the bustling atmosphere of the railway scene. This beautifully detailed greeting card is the perfect way to add a touch of history and nostalgia to any message. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to say hello, our Media Storehouse vintage greeting cards are a thoughtful and unique choice.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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 evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of the Goods Shed at West Lancashire Station in Preston, as documented by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1927. The image showcases two railway goods vans parked outside the Cantrell and Cochrane depot, with the imposing goods shed looming in the background. The station, also known as Fishergate Hill Station, held significant importance in the region's transportation network. Although it was closed to passenger services in 1900, it continued to serve as a vital hub for goods traffic until its eventual closure in 1965. The sheer size and scale of the goods shed are evident in the photograph, reflecting the immense volume of freight that passed through the facility. The Cantrell and Cochrane depot, located adjacent to the goods shed, would have been a hive of activity as well. Workers would have loaded and unloaded goods from the railway vans, ensuring the smooth distribution of essential supplies and commodities throughout the area. The image offers a glimpse into the industrial past of Preston, a time when the railways played a crucial role in connecting communities and driving economic growth. Sadly, the station was demolished, and the site now stands as Colman Court. However, this photograph serves as an enduring reminder of the rich railway heritage that once thrived in this part of Preston.
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