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Bittaford Platform, Devon, 4th August 1958
Filename: HSB2 049 Bittaford Platform 4th August 1958.jpg
Size: 1620 x 883 (400KB)
Date: 3rd March 2016
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
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Bittaford Platform, Devon, 4th August 1958
A view of a quiet Bittaford Platform, Devon on 4th August 1958. This unstaffed station opened in 1907 by the Bittaford Viaduct and closed in 1959
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 12040857
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this print of Bittaford Platform, Devon, taken on the tranquil day of 4th August 1958. The image transports us to a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the past when train travel was at its peak. Bittaford Platform, an unstaffed station that first opened its doors in 1907 near the iconic Bittaford Viaduct, is beautifully captured in this snapshot. The platform itself appears serene and undisturbed; a testament to the quietude that once enveloped this charming corner of Devon. As we delve deeper into the details of this photograph, it becomes evident that time has left its mark on Bittaford Platform. Knowing that it closed just one year after this picture was taken adds an air of nostalgia and melancholy to the scene. It serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly things can change and evolve. The simplicity and authenticity captured within these frames transport us back to a simpler time - where stations like Bittaford were gateways to adventure and new beginnings for countless travelers. This print from STEAM Museum of GWR allows us to cherish those memories while celebrating the rich history embedded within every brick and rail
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