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Journey Collection (#97)

Embarking on a journey is like stepping into the unknown, with every step paving the way for new experiences and discoveries

Background imageJourney Collection: The exterior of Manors Railway Station in Newcastle on 16th April 1980

The exterior of Manors Railway Station in Newcastle on 16th April 1980

Background imageJourney Collection: Ronnie Breeze and Gordon Wood (right) at Alnmouth Railway Station with their award of

Ronnie Breeze and Gordon Wood (right) at Alnmouth Railway Station with their award of first prize in the British Rail Best Station Competition, Eastern Region on 13th March 1989

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the deserted Pelaw Railway Station on 1st August 1979

A general view of the deserted Pelaw Railway Station on 1st August 1979

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the exterior of Percy Main Railway Station on 10th July 1977

A general view of the exterior of Percy Main Railway Station on 10th July 1977

Background imageJourney Collection: The vandalised and broken canopy of West Jesmond Railway Station which was to be

The vandalised and broken canopy of West Jesmond Railway Station which was to be demolished on 9th August 1971

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the derelict Willington Quay Railway Station

A general view of the derelict Willington Quay Railway Station, part of the Riverside line on 18th April 1973

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the exterior of Sunderland Railway Station on 12th january 1999

A general view of the exterior of Sunderland Railway Station on 12th january 1999

Background imageJourney Collection: Councillor Bill Hilton and Susan Fairbairn at the derelict Seaburn Railway Station which

Councillor Bill Hilton and Susan Fairbairn at the derelict Seaburn Railway Station which has been branded a safety hazard, overrun by rats and a haunt for glue sniffers on 26th Junly 1986

Background imageJourney Collection: Peter Gill (pushing barrel) and Dave Young (sitting on barrels

Peter Gill (pushing barrel) and Dave Young (sitting on barrels) specialising in wine a barrel beer from their off licence in West Jesmond Station on 30th March 1976

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of The Boat House pub and footbridge from the platform of Wylam Railway

A general view of The Boat House pub and footbridge from the platform of Wylam Railway Station on 14th May 1969

Background imageJourney Collection: This deserted spare ground is all that is left of the disused Scotswood Railway Station

This deserted spare ground is all that is left of the disused Scotswood Railway Station in Newcastle, and as you can see access to the main line is restricted only by an open fence on 22nd October

Background imageJourney Collection: The clock tower at Whitley Bay Railway Station on 4th August 1977

The clock tower at Whitley Bay Railway Station on 4th August 1977

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of Riding Mill Railway Station, on 16th February 1984

A general view of Riding Mill Railway Station, on 16th February 1984, where the Station Masters house is to become a new council home

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the deserted West Gosforth Railway Station

A general view of the deserted West Gosforth Railway Station, Newcastle on 9th November 1951

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of a deserted Widdrington Railway Station on 31st March 1976

A general view of a deserted Widdrington Railway Station on 31st March 1976

Background imageJourney Collection: The deserted platform at Scotswood Railway Station on 28th April 1967

The deserted platform at Scotswood Railway Station on 28th April 1967, where rail enthusiasts will queue for the last passenger train before the station closes

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view along the platform at Stocksfield Railway Station in Northumberland

A general view along the platform at Stocksfield Railway Station in Northumberland on 19th March 1970

Background imageJourney Collection: The Station Masters house at Stocksfield Railway Station in Northumberland on 6th

The Station Masters house at Stocksfield Railway Station in Northumberland on 6th September 1979

Background imageJourney Collection: The exterior facade of South Shields Railway Station on 3rd February, 1974

The exterior facade of South Shields Railway Station on 3rd February, 1974

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the exterior of the old South Shields Railway Station on 30th July 1998

A general view of the exterior of the old South Shields Railway Station on 30th July 1998 which is to be demolished

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of Seaburn Railway Station at Sunderland on 3rd January, 1951

A general view of Seaburn Railway Station at Sunderland on 3rd January, 1951. It is a very busy station nowadays, and is one of twelve being considered for reconstruction by the British Railways

Background imageJourney Collection: The crowded platform of Walkergate Railway Station on 16th October 1974

The crowded platform of Walkergate Railway Station on 16th October 1974

Background imageJourney Collection: The delapidated exterior of West Jesmond Railway Station showing the door of

The delapidated exterior of West Jesmond Railway Station showing the door of the underpass closed on 12th March 1978

Background imageJourney Collection: A triain pulls into Wylam Railway Station on 19th August, 1983

A triain pulls into Wylam Railway Station on 19th August, 1983

Background imageJourney Collection: A deserted Tyne Dock Railway Station on 3rd October 1972

A deserted Tyne Dock Railway Station on 3rd October 1972

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the dilapidated South Gosforth Railway Station on 4th September 1975

A general view of the dilapidated South Gosforth Railway Station on 4th September 1975

Background imageJourney Collection: West Gosforth, the forgotten railway station on 20th March 1965

West Gosforth, the forgotten railway station on 20th March 1965. Theres a mystery about its prospects - but most people don t know it has an existence, never mind a future

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the disused Walker Station on 18th April 1973

A general view of the disused Walker Station on 18th April 1973

Background imageJourney Collection: It may be thought that a rail collector-guard is likely to have a low milage

It may be thought that a rail collector-guard is likely to have a low milage. But Mr. David Forbes, aged 39, of Gouroch Square, Grimdon

Background imageJourney Collection: A last wave from the engine driver before the final trip of the day on 29th January 1963

A last wave from the engine driver before the final trip of the day on 29th January 1963

Background imageJourney Collection: British Rail train guard Mr. Peter Lockey on 21st July 1973

British Rail train guard Mr. Peter Lockey on 21st July 1973

Background imageJourney Collection: A recovery gang from Worksop, on 6th April 1972 taking up the stretch of line outside

A recovery gang from Worksop, on 6th April 1972 taking up the stretch of line outside the historic cottage in Wylam where George Stephenson, father of the railway, was born

Background imageJourney Collection: Mr. Anthony Ghafoor, the guard conductor, collects fares on the first Newcastle to

Mr. Anthony Ghafoor, the guard conductor, collects fares on the first Newcastle to Carlisle Paytrain on 19th January 1969

Background imageJourney Collection: British Rails new super guard Ken Garvock of Hebburn

British Rails new super guard Ken Garvock of Hebburn, starting his new job on the Intercity trains on 22nd March 1989

Background imageJourney Collection: British Rail transport police inspector Maurice King (left) and locomotive inspector

British Rail transport police inspector Maurice King (left) and locomotive inspector, Harry Friend on 29th May 1980

Background imageJourney Collection: The Airship R101 seen here attached to the mooring tower at Cardington prior to its first

The Airship R101 seen here attached to the mooring tower at Cardington prior to its first flight. 13th October 1929

Background imageJourney Collection: The Airship R101 seen here over flying the mooring tower at Cardington during its flight

The Airship R101 seen here over flying the mooring tower at Cardington during its flight trials. 25th October 1929

Background imageJourney Collection: Members of Parliament visit the Airship R36 at Pulham. Passengers board the airship by

Members of Parliament visit the Airship R36 at Pulham. Passengers board the airship by climbing the stairs in the mooring mast. 19th June 1921

Background imageJourney Collection: The grand Edwardian portico of Monkwearmouth Railway Station

The grand Edwardian portico of Monkwearmouth Railway Station, Sunderland on 10th October 1975 which is now a museum

Background imageJourney Collection: Deserted Hebburn Railway Station on 1st August 1979

Deserted Hebburn Railway Station on 1st August 1979

Background imageJourney Collection: The vandalised bridge over the rails at Blaydon Railway Station on 10th July 1977

The vandalised bridge over the rails at Blaydon Railway Station on 10th July 1977

Background imageJourney Collection: The derelict and vandalised Blaydon Railway Station on 10th July 1977

The derelict and vandalised Blaydon Railway Station on 10th July 1977

Background imageJourney Collection: A general view of the derelict and deserted North Road Railway Station

A general view of the derelict and deserted North Road Railway Station, on the Bishop Line, Darlington on 17th November 1972

Background imageJourney Collection: The entrance to Felling Railway Station on 14th January 1970

The entrance to Felling Railway Station on 14th January 1970

Background imageJourney Collection: The start of the demolition of Blaydon Railway Station on 20th September 1977

The start of the demolition of Blaydon Railway Station on 20th September 1977

Background imageJourney Collection: Overgrown tracks, but the shrubs and flowers on the platform at Chollerton Station are in

Overgrown tracks, but the shrubs and flowers on the platform at Chollerton Station are in a neat and tidy state on 24th August 1959

Background imageJourney Collection: Balloons and bunting greeted crowds of rail enthusiasts when they arrived at Alston

Balloons and bunting greeted crowds of rail enthusiasts when they arrived at Alston Railway Station on 1st May, 1976

Background imageJourney Collection: A view from the signal box of the disused Rowley Station, near Consett

A view from the signal box of the disused Rowley Station, near Consett, County Durham on 28th March 1968, which was dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt at Beamish Ope Air Museum




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