Kington Station, Herefordshire, June 1950
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Kington Station, Herefordshire, June 1950
A general view of Kington station in Herefordshire, June 1950, showing the platforms and the stone-built station building.
Kington station opened in 1875. Passenger services ceased in 1955, with the station fully closing in 1964
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 11242910
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1950 1950s Herefordshire June Station Station Building Kington
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Step back in time to the picturesque Kington Station, Herefordshire, captured in this vintage print from June 1950. The image showcases the charm and simplicity of rural railway life during the 1950s. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, Kington Station stands as a testament to an era long gone. The photograph offers a general view of the station, highlighting its well-maintained platforms and impressive stone-built station building. Constructed in 1875, this architectural gem served as a vital transportation hub for both passengers and goods throughout its existence. However, by June 1950, passenger services were nearing their end at Kington Station. Despite this impending change, the scene exudes tranquility and timeless beauty. It invites viewers to imagine bustling platforms filled with travelers eagerly awaiting their trains or bidding farewell to loved ones. Sadly, just five years after this snapshot was taken, passenger services ceased altogether in 1955. Eventually succumbing to closure entirely in 1964 – marking the end of an era for Kington Station. This print preserves not only a moment frozen in time but also pays homage to an important piece of local history that continues to captivate railway enthusiasts today.
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