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People using Backworth Railway Station wanted a shelter. They got one
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People using Backworth Railway Station wanted a shelter. They got one
People using Backworth Railway Station wanted a shelter. They got one. But something was missing - a door.
Whoever erected the tubular steel building at the station, near Whitley Bay, ovbiously overlooked the fact that people might want to get into the shelter.
18th June 1969
NCJ
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21635783
© Mirrorpix
Bridge Journey Platform Public Transport Rails Railway Shelter Station Tracks Trains
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the Backworth Railway Station in June 1969. The image captures a significant oversight that left commuters puzzled yet amused. People using this bustling station had longed for a shelter, and their wish was granted with the construction of a sleek tubular steel building. However, there was one crucial element missing - a door. As we peer into the past through this lens, it becomes evident that whoever erected this structure near Whitley Bay failed to consider the basic need for access. It is almost comical to imagine passengers huddled outside the shelter, seeking refuge from rain or wind while staring at its sealed entrance. The photograph transports us to an era when trains were lifelines connecting communities and public transport played an integral role in people's daily lives. The platform stretches out before our eyes, adorned with tracks leading off into unseen destinations. Beyond its amusing anecdote, this image encapsulates the essence of travel during the 1960s – anticipation mingled with inconvenience. It serves as a reminder of how even well-intentioned endeavors can sometimes fall short due to oversights or misjudgments. Let this snapshot be etched in our memories as a testament to human imperfection and resilience; where despite lacking something as fundamental as a door, these determined individuals found solace within each other's company on their journey through time.
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