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Triumphal Arch, Barnstaple-Bridge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Triumphal Arch, Barnstaple-Bridge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Arch, Barnstaple-Bridge, 1854. Celebrations at the opening of the North Devon Railway. Festal arch with sign reading: Success to the N. D. Railway'. The day was set aside for general rejoicing throughout the whole district...A procession, headed by a troop of the North Devon Mounted Rifles, then formed, which included the Mayors and Town-councils of Exeter, Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington, Southmolton, the Lodge of Odd Fellows and Freemasons, trades unions, railway directors, magistrates and gentry of the county, accompanied by several bands of music, and appropriate flags, banners, and devices. The procession marched through the principal streets of the town, which were spanned by triumphal arches, gaily decorated, and crowded with thousands of spectators, who came from far and near to witness the arrival of the first train'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.
From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, taken in 1854, depicts the Triumphal Arch at Barnstaple-Bridge in celebration of the opening of the North Devon Railway. The arch, adorned with the sign "Success to the N.D. Railway," stands as a testament to the excitement and anticipation that filled the community on this historic day. The scene captures the jubilant atmosphere as the people of the district came together for a day of collective rejoicing. A procession, led by the North Devon Mounted Rifles, made its way through the town's streets. The procession included mayors and town councils from Exeter, Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington, and Southmolton, as well as the Lodge of Odd Fellows and Freemasons, trades unions, railway directors, magistrates, and gentry of the county. The procession was accompanied by several bands of music, adding to the festive mood. The photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, shows the principal streets of the town, which were spanned by triumphal arches, each one gaily decorated and teeming with thousands of spectators who had come from far and near to witness the arrival of the first train. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of community and progress that marked the opening of the North Devon Railway.
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