1951

NY0124 : Distington (Joint) station, 1951

taken 74 years ago, near to Distington, Cumbria, England

This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Distington (Joint) station in this square
Distington (Joint) station, 1951
Distington (Joint) station, 1951
View SW, towards Cleator Moor (ahead), left to Rowrah and Kelton Fell also WC&E line to Parton and Ullock. The station was closed finally 13/4/31 (goods C&WJ 1/7/63). Passenger services were withdrawn during the 1920s; goods gradually during the 20s and 30s, and to Cleator Moor until 9/61, then only as a diversionary route. (See also NY0124 : Distington (Joint) station, with train 1951).

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Geographical Context: Railways
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NY0124, 9 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Walter Dendy, deceased   (more nearby)
Contributed by
Ben Brooksbank   (more nearby)
Date Taken
14 April 1951   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 27 March, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 011 240 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:36.1154N 3:31.8747W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NY 011 240
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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