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Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955
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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. The image also shows the wooden platform and the pagoda shelter of this small station that opened in 1905 and closed in 1960
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1955 Gloucestershire Halt Pagoda Small Station Station Wooden Platform
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Step back in time to the picturesque Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, captured forever in this vintage print from 1955. The image transports us to a bygone era, where locomotive number 5514 proudly stands at the heart of this charming small station. Nestled along the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line, Laverton Halt exudes an undeniable rustic charm. The wooden platform stretches out before us, weathered and worn by years of bustling activity. Passengers would have eagerly awaited their trains upon its sturdy planks, while absorbing the idyllic countryside surroundings. A pagoda shelter graces one end of the platform, providing respite from both sun and rain for weary travelers. This snapshot freezes a moment in history as we witness daily life unfold at Laverton Halt during that fateful July of 1955. The steam billowing from the locomotive's chimney hints at its recent arrival or imminent departure – a fleeting glimpse into a world powered by coal and steam. Sadly, Laverton Halt's story is one of limited existence. Opening its doors to passengers in 1905 with great promise, it served as a vital link between communities until its closure in 1960. Yet through this photograph, we can still appreciate the beauty and simplicity that once characterized this now-forgotten gem nestled within Gloucestershire's rolling landscapes. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, let our imaginations wander back to an
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