Man Made Collection (#14)

York Station Hotel, May 1982. A crane making repairs to an upper level of the hotel

York. 6 Jan 1982. A diesel multiple unit leaving a flooded York. Taken from the NRM roof

Scarborough Bridge, York. 6 Jan 1982. Taken from the motive power footbridge shwoing the extent of flooding caused by snow on the River Ouse

Marble Arch, York. 6 Jan 1982. Floods in the road tunnel underneath the station on Leeman Road

York station, 23 September 1981. A diesel multiple unit awaits departure at York station

Dringhouses, York, March 11th 1981. A passenger train passing through the York suburb

Coulton, York, March 11th 1981
Colton, York, March 11th 1981. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train

Coulton, York
Colton, York. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train. November 1981

York, Leeman Road. View of the road tunnel showing a pool of water collecting at the side of pedestrian walkway

York, Old station, Toft Green. Entrance to the original York Station

York, Londesboro Arms Hotel, Petergate, 1980

York, Near the York South signal box. Footbridge over the goods lines near the goods yard

York, St Pauls Terrace, 15 September 1980. Speculative housing from around 1875. These were probably built to house North Eastern Railway carriage works

York station, British Rail, April 1980
York station, British Rail. The station frontage viewed from the city walls, with daffodils in bloom in the foreground. April 1980

York station, British Rail carriage sheds, 1979

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1938. LNER class A4 Dominion of New Zealand on the Flying Scotsman sercive arriving into York

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1946. Classs A4 number 4463 Sparrowhawk at York station in wartime black livery, with a canopy damaged in an air raid in the background

York (south), North Eastern Railway. South signal gantry with goods lines off to the left and roundhouse locomotive shed centre with the locomotive signal box of centre of the photo

York station staff, London & North Eastern Railway. A group of staff under the station roof, about 1925

York station, North Eastern Railway, c1906
York station, North Eastern Railway. Reproduction of a painted photograph by F Moore, looking towards the station from the south, with six locomotives facing the camera

York station and the city of York, London & North Eastern Railway. Panoramic view of the city from the south, with the station on the left and Scarborough Bridge across the River Ouse

York goods warehouse, North Eastern Railway, 1908. The exterior of the goods warehouse and weighbridge, with horse drawn carts. This building is now part of the National Railway Museum

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1906
York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906. General view of the station from platform 4 looking north

York (old station), North Eastern Railway, 1908. The roadside entrance to the station

York North Eastern Railway. August 1909
York, North Eastern Railway. August 1909.The interior of the York South end signal box. This box contained 295 levers

Water Works Signal Box, York. Inside the signal box three signalmen work telegraph block instruments and signal levers

York station, North Eastern Railway, 1922. View into the busy station from the south. A Lancashire & Yorkshire 4-4-2 is departing on a west bound express

York, North Eastern Railway, Locomotive number 119
York, North Eastern Railway locomotive number 119 at York station, with the roundhouse engine shed in the background. Men and a boy pose in front of the engine and on the footplate

London Victoria station, British Rail, November 1985
London Victoria station, British Rail. View of the concourse on the Brighton side of the station, showing the large train departures board above the entrances to platforms 9 to 12. November 1985

London Victoria station, South Eastern & Chatham Railway
London Victoria station, Southern Railway about 1939. A crowded scene inside the station, with an arched sign over the entrance to the platform for the Golden Arrow London to Paris service

London Victoria station, Southern Railway, about 1935. View from the station building of the Wilton Street area, showing parked motor cars and a row of shops across the street

London Bridge station, London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, 1900. Staff photo at London Bridge. Mr Pink is standing, second left in the back row

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Man-Made Wonders: A Journey through Time and Ingenuity" Step back in time to Class 55 DELTIC, as we delve into a captivating world of man-made creations. On this remarkable day, 5 November 1981, York's North Eastern Railway showcases its engineering prowess. Traveling further back, let us transport you to Liverpool Street station in the Great Eastern Railway era on 1 June 1920. Witness the bustling hub that connected countless souls with their destinations. Venturing beyond cityscapes, discover a hidden gem nestled at the edge of a reservoir created between 1797-1798. This water source was ingeniously designed to supply West Midlands' canal system—a testament to human innovation. Fast forward to London Victoria station during the enchanting 1930s under Southern Railway's reign. Feel the vibrant energy pulsating through this architectural marvel that seamlessly blends functionality and beauty. Embark on an extraordinary journey to London Paddington station—birthed by Great Western Railway in 1840. Marvel at its timeless elegance as it stands tall amidst changing times—an enduring symbol of progress. York station beckons once more, this time capturing August 1906 when North Eastern Railway left an indelible mark on transportation history. Witness how human hands shaped railway systems that revolutionized travel forever. Cross Holgate Bridge in York and be transported straight into London and North Eastern Railway's realm from the year 1937. Immerse yourself in an era where steel met artistry—a bridge connecting dreams with reality. Kings Cross station awaits your arrival—the iconic landmark etched into London's landscape by both Great Northern Railway and British Railways around c1949-1950. Experience firsthand how architecture can become poetry in motion. Finally, set your sights on Palm Islands construction—an awe-inspiring feat accomplished amidst Dubai's shimmering waters. Witness nature bending to human will, as these man-made islands redefine the boundaries of possibility.