British Railway Stations 1825-1900- An Essential Gazetteer

Railways initially developed to carry freight but, quickly, it became clear that there was a demand for passenger traffic as well and these new travellers required facilities – the railway station was born. Whilst the vast majority of stations opened before 1900 survived into the post-Victorian era, a sizeable number did not. This book examines those stations that were opened during the 19th century and were to survive into the 20th. Some 1,200 stations are covered. Each has a small map, with information provided, that includes the Ordnance Survey 10-digit National Grid Reference, where known, and the site’s current status. An appendix lists some of those that had only the briefest of existences and as a result, were excluded, plus a large majority of those which were rebuilt on the same site (and thus had continuous use into the 20th century). With its comprehensive information about closed stations, this book is an excellent companion to the many railway atlases and station chronologies.