Station Collection (page 6)

GWR station staff member in a gas mask, c. 1939
During an air raid the threat of poison gas bombs being dropped by the German Luftwaffe was extremely high. Mustard gas was the most deadly gas available and could take up to 12 hours to take effect

Passengers at Paddington Station in 1943
This image, taken on Saturday 31st July 1943 (August Bank Holiday), shows hoards of passengers at Paddington Station. In 1939 the slogan " Is Your Journey Really Necessary" was introduced

Air Raid notice, issued to passengers in 1940
This notice was issued to passengers in August 1940 by the GWRs General Manager, James Milne. The safety of staff and passengers was of the utmost importance

Bath Spa Station, Somerset, c. 1920
A view of the Tudor style facade of Bath Spa station in Somerset, c.1920, showing Bath Tramways tram and lines. The station opened in 1840

Chipping Norton Station and footbridge, c. 1920s
A view of Chipping Norton station in Oxfordshire, c.1920s. This image shows the goods shed in the background as well as the station buildings and the lattice metal footbridge linking the platforms

Chipping Norton Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920s
A general view of Chipping Norton Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920s, showing the station buildings and the lattice metal footbridge linking the platforms

Banbury Station, Oxofrdshire, 1937
A view of Banbury Station in Oxfordshire taken in 1937, showing locomotive No 5947, Saint Benets Hall, at the platform. The station opened in 1850 and was fully rebuilt in 1958

Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1910
A view of Wantage Road Station in Oxfordshire, taken c.1910 from the bridge looking down at the simple station buildings and track

Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920
A view of Wantage Road Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920, showing the track and platforms. Wantage Road station opened at the village of Grove just north of Wantage in 1846 and closed to passengers

Presteign Station, Wales, c. 1930
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders, c.1930, showing tank engine no.1475 sitting in the station with a crowd of young boys looking

Preteign Station, Wales
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders, showing an auto-train at the station. Presteign station opened in 1875

Preteign Station, Wales, 1961
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders. Taken in 1961 after the station closed to passenger services, the image is looking down platform to the goods shed

Preteign Station, Wales, 1959
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders. This image show the station buildings and was taken in 1959 after passenger services had ceased

Preteign Station, Wales, c. 1910
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders, c.1910, showing a saddletank locomotive sitting in the station

Jackaments Bridge Halt, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of Jackaments Bridge Halt near RAF Kemble on the boarder between Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The small wooden platform opened in July 1939 and closed in September 1948

Culkerton Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1960
A view of Culkerton station and its platform in Gloucestershire, c.1960. Culkerton was on the Tetbury branch line between Tetbury and Kemble. The station opened in 1889 and closed in 1964

Bourne End Station, Buckinghamshire
A view of Bourne End station, Buckinghamshire; Junction for Great Marlow. There are a number of gentlemen on the platform as a locomotive is at the station

Bridgnorth Station, Shropshire, c. 1950s
A view of Bridgnorth station in Shropshire, c.1950s or early 1960s. This image shows the traditional station buildings that were built in 1862 when the station opened

Shrewbury Station, Shropshire, c. 1950s-1960s
A general view of Shrewsbury station in Shropshire showing the platforms and track from the Castle Foregate end, and diesel locomotives at the station

Much Wenlock Station, Shropshire, c. 1950s
A view of Much Wenlock station in Shropshire, c.1950s, showing the station building and platform. The first station at Much Wenlock was built in 1862 but was replaced by this stone contruction in

Minsterley Station, Shropshire
A view of Minsterley station in Shropshire, showing the signal box and station buildings, with an elderly gentleman and his dogs standing on the platform. Minsterley station opened in 1861

Whitchurch Station, Shropshire
A view of Whitchurch station in Shropshire, showing two steam locomotives at the station, the signal gantry and the signal box in the distance. Whitchurch station opened in September 1858

Eardington Halt, Shropshire, c. 1960s
A view of Eardington station in Shropshire, c.1960s. Taken from the side of a train at the station, the image shows the small station building or shelter and the platform

Reading Station, 1967
A view of Reading station, Berkshire in 1967, looking at the outside of the station from the south west side. A number of cars and delivery vehicles are parked along the front of the station building

Woofferton Junction, Shropshire, c. 1950s
A view of Woofferton station in Shropshire, c.1950s, showing a railcar at the platform. Woofferton station opened in December 1853

Craven Arms And Stokesay Station, Shropshire, c. 1950s
A view of Craven Arms and Stokesay Station in Shropshire, c.1950s, showing the station buildings with ornate awnings, footbridge and platforms

Oswestry Station, Shropshire, c. 1960s
A view of Oswestry station in Shropshire, c.1960s, showing a number of motor vehicles under the awning by the platform. Oswestry station opened in May 1860, closing to passengers in November 1966

Wellington Station, Shropshire, c. 1900
A view of one of the platforms at Wellington station in Shropshire, c.1900. A train is standing at the platform with one of the carriage doors open

Gobowen Station, Shropshire, c. 1930s
A view of Gobowen station in Shropshire, c.1930s, showing passengers on the platform waiting to board a locomotive arriving at the station. GWR rolling stock can be seen in the background

Exeter St Davids Station, Devon, 1940
The smart exterior view of the Refreshment Rooms and Snack Bar at Exeter St Davids Station, 1940. It was part of a modernisation project led by GWR Chief Architect Percy Culverhouse

Paddington Station, c1940
A group of nurses wave off a train load of evacuees during World War 2. The mass evacuation of children from cities and towns, known as Operation Pied Piper, began in 1939

Churston Station, about 1960
This view of Churston station shows the platform for the branch line to Brixham. A porter is sorting out cages, presumably from the fish traffic from the harbour

Brixham Station in about 1960
A view of Brixham Station in about 1960 looking towards Churston. A man and a porter stand talking on the platform waiting for the next arrival

Purton Station, looking towards Swindon
This photograph shows Purton Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Swindon. The road bridge, station buildings and nameboard are all visible. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964

The Queen at Chelmsford Station, 15th June 1978
This photograph shows The Queens arrival at Chelmsford Station on 15th June 1978. The Queen was attending the Essex Show as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations

King George VI Funeral - Paddington Station, 15th February 1952
This sombre image was taken on 15th February 1952 and shows Paddington station exit prepared for the funeral procession of King George VI

Return of Prince of Wales from India - Paddington Station, 21st June 1922
This photograph was taken on 21st June 1922 at Paddington Station, and shows a grand reception for Edward, Prince of Wales upon his return to Britain after his four month long tour of India

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen & Prince Philip at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip being greeted on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Liskeard Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen being welcomed at Liskeard station in Cornwall as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 9th May 1956

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Barnstaple Station, 8th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen inspecting troops at Barnstaple station in North Devon as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 8th May 1956

Worcester Shrub Hill Station Decorations, 1957
This photograph shows the station decorations at Worcester Shrub Hill at night, prepared in honour of The Queens Royal Tour of Worcestershire & Herefordshire in late April 1957

Elizabeth II on a Royal Visit to Cardiff, 5th August 1960
This image shows H.M. The Queen arriving at the station on a Royal Visit to Cardiff on the 5th August 1960. The Lady Mayor is with The Queen

Bristol Temple Meads, Queens Visit, 5th December 1958
This image shows H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Bristol Temple Meads station on 5th December 1958. Her majesty is being greeted by the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries

Royal Visit from H. M. The Queen to Bristol Temple Meads, 17th April 1956
This image shows H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Bristol Temple Meads station on 17th April 1956. Her majesty is being greeted by the Lord Mayor

Loco No 7809 Childrey Manor, at Gloucester
Locomotive number 7809 Childrey Manor, at Gloucester Central station on 1st November 1958. Loco no. 8731, 0-6-0 pannier tank is also in the photograph

Loco No. 3446 Goldfinch at Stratford on Avon, 1948
A view of locomotive number 3446 Goldfinch at Stratford on Avon on 6:10pm service to Honeybourne on 18th September 1948

Loco No. 5311 Approaching Stratford on Avon, 1959
A view of locomotive number 5311 approaching Stratford on Avons running loop on 29th August 1959 loaded with coal wagons. Gas silos can be seen lining the side of the railway

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