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Premium Framed Print : Bishops Lydeard Station, Somerset, c. 1930
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Bishops Lydeard Station, Somerset, c. 1930
A view of Bishops Lydeard Station in Somerset, c.1930, showing the station buildings, platforms and trains coming and going.
The station opened in March 1862 and closed in January 1971. In the late 1970s and early 1980s Bishops Lydeard station became the terminus of the West Somerset Railway heritage line. In 2019 the station was finally reconnected to the national rail network when the GWR agreed to Saturday services in the summer from Taunton. The goods shed at Bishops Lydeard is now used as a visitor centre and museum
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 12039717
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930 1930s Somerset Station Bishops Lydeard West Somerset Railway
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the enchanting era of the 1930s, capturing a timeless moment at Bishops Lydeard Station in Somerset. The image showcases the bustling activity of this historic station, with its charming buildings and platforms teeming with trains coming and going. Having opened its doors in March 1862, Bishops Lydeard Station served as a vital transportation hub until its closure in January 1971. However, it was not destined to fade into obscurity. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, this remarkable station found new life as the terminus for the West Somerset Railway heritage line. Fast forward to present times, and we witness another exciting chapter unfold for Bishops Lydeard Station. In a significant development during 2019, this beloved landmark was finally reconnected to the national rail network when GWR agreed to Saturday services from Taunton during summer months. This newfound connection brought joy and convenience to locals and visitors alike. Adding even more charm to this historical site is the repurposed goods shed at Bishops Lydeard. Now transformed into a visitor centre and museum, it stands as a testament to preserving our rich railway heritage. Through this evocative photo print, we are transported back in time while also celebrating how Bishops Lydeard Station continues to thrive as an important part of both local history and modern-day transportation networks.
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