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Bridgnorth Station EAC229387
Filename: eac229387.jpg
Size: 4727 x 4767 (25.8MB)
Date: 17th May 2018
Source: Historic England
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Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
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Bridgnorth Station EAC229387
Steam trains at Bridgnorth Station on the private Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth, Shropshire 1972
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Media ID 14884672
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, taken in 1972, we are transported back in time to Bridgnorth Station on the Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire. The image, captured from an aerial perspective by Historic England Archive, offers a unique bird's-eye view of the bustling railway scene below. Steam trains dominate the frame, their powerful engines belching plumes of smoke as they prepare for departure. The vibrant red, green, and black livery of the trains contrasts beautifully with the lush, green landscape, dotted with trees and rolling hills. The Severn Valley, a picturesque waterway, winds its way through the landscape, adding to the idyllic setting. Bridgnorth Station, with its red-brick buildings and tall chimneys, stands proudly at the heart of the scene. Passengers, dressed in their Sunday best, can be seen milling about on the platform, eagerly awaiting their journey. A sense of excitement and anticipation fills the air as the steam trains ready themselves for the next leg of their journey. The Severn Valley Railway, a heritage line that runs from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, is a testament to the rich railway history of the region. This photograph, taken over 50 years ago, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when steam trains ruled the rails and the romance of travel by train was at its height. Today, the Severn Valley Railway continues to transport visitors back in time, offering a unique and unforgettable experience. This aerial photograph by Historic England Archive is a treasure trove of history and nostalgia, a snapshot of a time when steam trains reigned supreme and the romance of rail travel was at its zenith.
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