2013

SK3455 : Crich Tramway and Quarry

taken 11 years ago, near to Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, England

This is 1 of 2 images, with title Crich Tramway and Quarry in this square
Crich Tramway and Quarry
Crich Tramway and Quarry
The view northwards from the Bowes-Lyon Bridge.

The monument in the background, above the quarry face, is Crich Stand - the Sherwood Foresters' war memorial. Closer to the camera, ex-Blackpool Corporation boat tram number 236 is approaching the halt at Victoria Park.
Crich Tramway Village and National Tramway Museum

Crich Tramway Village is the recreated historic village that is the setting for the National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire. The village is set around a period street, with several re-built buildings from all over the country, including the façade of the former Assembly Rooms from Derby and the Red Lion Inn from Stoke-on-Trent. The site has been developed at a derelict limestone quarry.

The museum has over 60 tramcars from various locations; about seventeen vehicles are currently in operational condition, with more on display or being restored. Every operating day, the museum selects between two and four trams and operates them over its line to Glory Mine, via Wakebridge. The village also includes a cafe, old-style sweetshop, and the museum's tram depots. There is also a re-created Victorian park, children’s play area, woodland walk and sculpture trail.

LinkExternal link Crich Tramway Village web site
LinkExternal link Wikipedia article


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SK3455, 429 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 18 June, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 22 June, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 343 552 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:5.5798N 1:29.2843W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 344 550
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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