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Opening of the Leamington and Warwick Railway - Kenilworth Station, 1844
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Opening of the Leamington and Warwick Railway - Kenilworth Station, 1844
Opening of the Leamington and Warwick Railway - Kenilworth Station, 1844. The stations are remarkable for convenience of arrangement, and simplicity of design. The one at Kenilworth is an elegant and very light structure, fitted with spacious booking-offices, comfortable waiting-rooms, &c; and stands within a quarter of a mile of the village, with excellent approaches, and covered reception arcade, for carriages and passengers. We give a view of it, as a model of its kind. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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Opening of the Leamington and Warwick Railway - Kenilworth Station, 1844
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. This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the opening of the Leamington and Warwick Railway in 1844. The image showcases Kenilworth Station, an architectural marvel renowned for its convenience and simplicity. The station's elegance shines through its light structure, featuring spacious booking-offices and comfortable waiting-rooms. Located just a quarter of a mile from the village of Kenilworth, it boasts excellent approaches and a covered reception arcade for carriages and passengers. This view presents it as an exemplary model of railway station design during that era. The engraving originally appeared in "Illustrated London News" in 1844, capturing the attention of readers with its detailed depiction. It offers us a glimpse into Victorian Britain's transportation revolution, where railways were transforming travel experiences across the country. As we admire this historic print today, let us appreciate not only its artistic value but also recognize how it symbolizes progress and innovation. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those early days when steam trains first connected towns and cities across England.
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