Images Dated 2013

Brent Station, Devon, c.1950s

A view of Brent station, Devon, c.1950s, showing a locomotive at the station and members of station staff on the platform. Brent station opened on the South Devon Railway in 1848 and became a junction in 1893. The station closed in October 1964

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1950s, Brent, Brent Station, Devon, South Devon, Station

Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun in V Shop, Swindon Works c.1915

This striking image shows a newly made 6 pdr Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun complete with mounting platform and protective skirting. The manufacturing for all parts of the gun and surrounds was carried out in the Boiler (V) Shop. Some of the old equipment in V Shop was adapted for the deep boring of the gun barrels and breeches, but new machines were also purchased by Swindon Works for the specialised work. Due to the large amount of munitions work required for the war effort, a special arrangement was made for Swindon to purchase equipment and charge it to the Government account

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Redbrook on Wye Station, Gloucestershire

This scenic image of Redbrook on Wye Station shows it nestled into the bottom of the Wye Valley. Just to the left of the photograph, on the other side of the bushes, runs the river Wye. The station won many awards for its gardens and climbing roses; and the home-made chairs standing along the platform show a thrifty use of the abundance of wood that was available around this small station located on the edge of the Forest of Dean.
The station opened in 1876 and closed in 1959

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