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Page from the Illustrated London News 29th July 1854 showing the opening of the North Devon Railway with the arrival of the train at Barnstaple (top image); High Street, Barnstaple (left centre); triumphal arch, Barnstaple Bridge (right centre); and the iron railway bridge, over the River Taw, near Barnstaple (bottom). Date: 1854
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1840s 1854 29th Arrival Barnstaple Bridges Iron Opening Trains
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This image from the Illustrated London News, dated July 29, 1854, documents the momentous occasion of the opening of the North Devon Railway. The top photograph captures the arrival of the train at Barnstaple, the terminus of the line, as local residents and dignitaries eagerly await the arrival of the iron behemoth. The train, a testament to the industrial revolution, brought a new era of transportation to the North Devon region. The left centre image showcases Barnstaple's bustling High Street, filled with shops and people, providing a stark contrast to the tranquil countryside that surrounds the town. The triumphal arch, visible in the right centre image, stands proudly over Barnstaple Bridge, symbolizing the community's pride and excitement for the new railway. The bottom image showcases the impressive iron railway bridge that spans the River Taw, a vital engineering feat that enabled the railway to traverse the waterway. The bridge's intricate design and robust construction epitomized the ingenuity and innovation of the railway engineers of the time. The North Devon Railway, opened in the mid-1840s, revolutionized transportation in the region, connecting Barnstaple and other towns in North Devon to the rest of the country. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating window into the social, economic, and technological changes that transformed Britain during the Victorian era.
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