Goods Shed Collection (#2)

In the early 20th century, goods sheds were an integral part of railway stations across the United Kingdom

Goods Shed Collection: Ely station, view Northwards into the station, end of goods shed at the extreme left

Ely station, view Northwards into the station, end of goods shed at the extreme left, with cattle pens at lower level beside access road

Goods Shed Collection: St Agnes Station, Cornwall, 1922

St Agnes Station, Cornwall, 1922
A view of St Agnes Station, Cornwall in 1922. St Agnes station opened July 1903 on the Truro and Newquay Railway, and closed in 1963

Goods Shed Collection: Mildenhall, view into terminal station, goods shed, with border of roses on the left

Mildenhall, view into terminal station, goods shed, with border of roses on the left. The 50ft turntable to the right of the signal box, end loading dock is behind the platform

Mildenhall, view west from the station towards goods shed. At right is a signal post

Goods Shed Collection: Mildenhall, overlooking the approaches to the station from the foot of the signal box

Mildenhall, overlooking the approaches to the station from the foot of the signal box. At the right is a J&H Girling, Peterborough, coal wagon and two Midland wagons loaded with animal bones

Goods Shed Collection: Ely station, looking southwards from station south box. Engine shed is to the left

Ely station, looking southwards from station south box. Engine shed is to the left, water tower beyond. Goods sheds on right, upper floor was headquarters of Sack Superintendant and store

Goods Shed Collection: Ely, looking South from Station South signal box towards Cambridge. Engine shed on left

Ely, looking South from Station South signal box towards Cambridge. Engine shed on left
Ely station, 1911 Ely, looking South from Station South signal box towards Cambridge. Engine shed on left, engine beyond is on 55ft turntable

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In the early 20th century, goods sheds were an integral part of railway stations across the United Kingdom. These structures served as vital hubs for the transportation and storage of various commodities, ensuring a smooth flow of goods from one location to another. One such example is Adlestrop Station in Gloucestershire, captured in a photograph from 1933. Here, we see a bustling scene with workers unloading crates and packages from trains, ready to be sorted and distributed further. The goods shed at Adlestrop Station was undoubtedly a hive of activity during this era. Moving on to Preston, we find another glimpse into history with an image titled "Goods Shed, Preston CC76_00091. " This particular structure played a crucial role in handling the vast amount of cargo that passed through this busy station. It stood as a testament to the importance placed on efficient logistics during those times. Gloucestershire makes another appearance on our journey through time with Tetbury Goods Shed and Engine Shed dating back to the 1940s. Located within close proximity to each other, these buildings formed an essential part of Tetbury's industrial landscape. They facilitated the transfer of goods between different modes of transport efficiently. Cirencester Town Station also had its own share in facilitating trade with its Goods Shed depicted in photographs from the 1930s. Situated amidst picturesque surroundings, it served as both a functional space for storing merchandise and an architectural gem that added charm to the town's railway infrastructure. Newcastle-upon-Tyne presents us with yet another remarkable example captured by BL12500 - Goods shed standing tall against its urban backdrop. This city was known for its thriving industrial activities during that period; thus, it comes as no surprise that their goods shed would be equally impressive. Leicester showcases its contribution to Britain's transportation network through CC80_00073 - Goods shed photo capturing this city's dedication towards efficient logistics management.