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Small Station Collection

Hidden amidst the picturesque landscapes of Stratton Park Halt in Wiltshire, Churchs Hill Halt in Gloucestershire

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Stratton Park Halt, Wiltshire

Stratton Park Halt, Wiltshire
A birds eye view of Stratton Park Halt situated between Shrivenham and Swindon. The photograph was taken from the road bridge that crossed over the lines

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Churchs Hill Halt, Gloucestershire, c. 1960

Churchs Hill Halt, Gloucestershire, c. 1960
A view of Churchs Hill Halt, Gloucestershire, c.1960. Situated on the Tetbury Branch line between Tetbury and Cirencester, it opened in 1959 and closed in 1964

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Willersey Halt in Gloucestershire

Willersey Halt in Gloucestershire
A view of Willersey Halt looking towards Honeybourne on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line, showing the wooden platform, nameboard and pagoda shelter. The halt opened in 1904 and closed in 1960

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955

Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955
A view of locomotive number 5514 at Laverton Halt on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line in Gloucestershire in July 1955

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Black Rock Halt, Gwynedd, Wales, c. 1960s

Black Rock Halt, Gwynedd, Wales, c. 1960s
A view of the now disappeared Black Rock Halt on the Welsh Coast in Gwynedd, c.1960s. The halts wooden platform and simple shelter opened in September 1923 to serve the nearby tourist traffic to

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Beavers Hill Halt, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Beavers Hill Halt, Pembrokeshire, Wales
A view of Beavers Hill Halt at Tenby in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The halt opened in May 1905, temporarily ceasing services during World War I and finally closed in June 1964

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Bathford Halt, Somerset, c. 1960s

Bathford Halt, Somerset, c. 1960s
A view of Bathford Halt, near Bath in Somerset, c.1960s, showing the wooden platforms and shelters of this small station. Bathford Halt opened in 1841 and closed in 1965

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Baptist End Halt, Staffordshire, c. 1950s

Baptist End Halt, Staffordshire, c. 1950s
A view of Baptist End Halt in Staffordshire, c.1950s, showing the raised wooden platforms ad simple shelters. This small station opened between Dudley and Old Hill in August 1905

Background imageSmall Station Collection: Alphington Halt, near Exeter, Devon, c. 1940s

Alphington Halt, near Exeter, Devon, c. 1940s
A view of Alphington Halt, near Exeter, Devon in c.1940s. Located on the Teign Valley Line the small station opened in 1882 and closed in 1961


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Hidden amidst the picturesque landscapes of Stratton Park Halt in Wiltshire, Churchs Hill Halt in Gloucestershire, and Willersey Halt in Gloucestershire lies a collection of small stations that whisper tales of a bygone era. These humble halts, such as Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire and Black Rock Halt in Gwynedd, Wales, offer glimpses into the past with their nostalgic charm. Transporting us back to the 1960s is Willersey Halt in Gloucestershire - an enchanting stop where time seems to stand still. Bathed in history and surrounded by natural beauty, it serves as a reminder of simpler times when steam engines chugged along these tracks. Venturing further into Wales brings us to Beavers Hill Halt - a hidden gem nestled within Pembrokeshire's breathtaking landscapes. Here, travelers can pause for a moment and soak up the tranquility that this remote station offers. In Somerset's Bathford Halt from the 1960s or Staffordshire's Baptist End Halt from the 1950s, one can almost hear echoes of passengers' footsteps mingling with distant train whistles. These stations evoke memories of bustling platforms filled with eager commuters embarking on journeys both near and far. Alphington Halt near Exeter takes us even deeper into history; its existence dating back to the 1940s. This quaint Devonian stop invites visitors to imagine wartime scenes unfolding around them while appreciating its enduring presence through decades gone by. These small stations may have faded away from our modern rail network but remain etched within our collective memory. They serve as reminders that sometimes it is at these unassuming stops where we find unexpected beauty – where time slows down just enough for us to appreciate life's simple pleasures amidst idyllic surroundings.