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Settle Railway Station MF000290_02
Filename: mf000290_02.jpg
Size: 5572 x 3689 (4.3MB)
Date: 22nd June 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Settle Railway Station MF000290_02
Settle Railway Station, Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire. View looking north-east from the west platform. Photographed by Gordon Barnes in 1966
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Media ID 15150614
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back in time to the year 1966, capturing the essence of Settle Railway Station in North Yorkshire. The image, skillfully captured by Gordon Barnes, showcases a view looking northeast from the west platform. As we gaze upon this historic scene, we can almost hear the distant chugging of locomotives and feel the anticipation that once filled these hallowed grounds. Settle Railway Station stands as a testament to an era when railways were at their peak, connecting communities and facilitating journeys across vast distances. This photograph encapsulates both the grandeur and simplicity of railway architecture with its charming station building adorned with intricate details. The composition draws our attention towards the tracks stretching into infinity, inviting us to imagine all those who have embarked on countless adventures from this very spot. It is a snapshot frozen in time; a moment where bustling platforms met tranquil landscapes. Gordon Barnes' lens captures not only bricks and mortar but also whispers of stories untold - tales of passengers bidding farewell or eagerly awaiting loved ones' return. Through his lens, history comes alive as we are transported to an era steeped in nostalgia. This print serves as a poignant reminder that railways hold more than just physical connections; they embody memories and emotions that endure through generations.
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