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Chipping Norton Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920s
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Chipping Norton Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920s
A general view of Chipping Norton Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920s, showing the station buildings and the lattice metal footbridge linking the platforms. The station opened in 1855 and closed in December 1962. The engine shed at Chipping Norton closed in 1922 and was finally demolished in 1947
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 19262051
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1920s Footbridge Oxfordshire Platform Railway Station Chipping Norton
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This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to the charming era of the 1920s, capturing a general view of Chipping Norton Station in Oxfordshire. The station buildings stand proudly, exuding an air of nostalgia and history. A lattice metal footbridge gracefully links the platforms, serving as a testament to the engineering marvels of its time. Opened in 1855, Chipping Norton Station was once a bustling hub for travelers and locals alike. However, as progress marched forward relentlessly, this beloved station met its demise in December 1962 when it closed its doors forever. The engine shed at Chipping Norton had already bid farewell to steam locomotives in 1922 before being demolished entirely in 1947. In this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era where steam trains chugged along these tracks with their billowing plumes filling the air. It is a reminder that while progress may bring change and modernization, there is something undeniably enchanting about bygone eras. As we gaze upon this image today, we can't help but feel a sense of longing for simpler times when train travel was not just a means of transportation but also an experience filled with wonder and anticipation. This photograph serves as both a historical record and an invitation to immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of our railway heritage.
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