Does Saffron Walden have a station?
The nearest station to Saffron Walden is Audley End, which is located on the Cambridge – London Liverpool Street line. Audley End station is 2 miles (3km) from Saffron Walden. Bus services 301, 59, 60 and 590 connect the station with the town (except on Sundays).
What did Saffron Walden used to be called?
The town of Saffron Walden was first called ‘Walden’ and then ‘Chipping Walden’ until around 1500 when the saffron crocus was grown extensively in the area and the saffron trade was at its peak.
Where was the Saffron Walden Railway in England?
The Saffron Walden Railway was a branch of the Great Eastern Railway between Audley End and Bartlow on the Stour Valley Railway between Shelford to Haverhill, a distance of 7 1⁄4 miles (11.7 km). The line was opened between Audley End and Saffron Walden on 21 November 1865 and to Bartlow in 1866.
When did the engine shed at Saffron Walden close?
The engine shed was opened on 22 October 1866 and was formally closed in July 1958 upon dieselisation of branch passenger services by 4-wheel railbuses. However, a small diesel shunter was stationed at Saffron Walden and between duties this rested in the shed.
Where was the loading dock at Saffron Walden?
However, a small diesel shunter was stationed at Saffron Walden and between duties this rested in the shed. The goods yard was to the west of the station; it had facilities on both sides of the line. On the up side the 637ft-long Dixie’s siding which had a loading dock with a 1 ton 10 cwt capacity crane at the east end.
When is Saffron Walden Community Pub Ltd meeting?
It became Saffron Walden’s first community-owned pub. We did it! After all these years, we did it. And there is still time to OFFER YOUR HELP to get the pub back on its feet. Also, please come along to the Annual General Meeting of Saffron Walden Community Pub Ltd [SWCP] on 30th December 2020.