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Plymouth North Road Station, Devon, 1921
Filename: Harry - Plymouth North Rd.jpg
Size: 3204 x 1848 (732KB)
Date: 26th March 2013
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
Unique Reference Number: Harry Plymouth North Road
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
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Plymouth North Road Station, Devon, 1921
A view of Plymouth North Road Station, Devon in 1921, showing the train sheds covering the platforms.
The main station in Plymouth opened in March 1877 and was expanded in 1908 with new platforms being added
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 8447941
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1920s Devon Plymouth Station 1921
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this print of Plymouth North Road Station, Devon, taken in 1921. The image showcases the impressive train sheds that elegantly cover the platforms, providing shelter and a sense of grandeur to the bustling station. Plymouth North Road Station was a significant transportation hub during its heyday. Originally opened in March 1877, it underwent expansion in 1908 to accommodate increasing demand. This expansion saw the addition of new platforms, further enhancing the station's capacity and efficiency. The photograph captures an era when steam locomotives ruled the railways and travel by train was both exciting and prestigious. It offers a glimpse into daily life at Plymouth North Road Station during the early 1920s—a time when passengers eagerly awaited their departures or arrivals amidst an atmosphere filled with anticipation. As you admire this historical gem from STEAM Museum of the GWR, let your imagination wander through time as you envision passengers boarding trains bound for distant destinations or loved ones bidding farewell on heartfelt journeys. This print is not just a piece of art; it is also a testament to human ingenuity and progress within our transportation systems. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those days while honoring the legacy left behind by stations like Plymouth North Road—symbols of connectivity that shaped communities and brought people together throughout history.
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