When was the Bristol train station built?

When was the Bristol train station built?

1902-1903
The Bristol Railroad Station, previously known as the Bristol Union Railway Station, is located on the edge of Bristol’s Commercial Historic District. While the station initially opened in 1856, the current stone and brick structure was constructed in 1902-1903.

When did ferryhill station close?

6 March 1967
Ferryhill railway station

Ferryhill
June 1887 Rebuilt by NER as island platform
6 March 1967 Closes to passengers
1967 Closes to freight
1969 Burnt down, subsequently demolished

Why is Bristol Temple Meads called?

The name Temple Meads derives from the nearby Temple Church, which was gutted by bombing during World War II. The word “meads” is a derivation of “mæd”, an Old English variation of “mædwe”, meadow, referring to the water meadows alongside the River Avon that were part of Temple parish.

How old is Bristol Temple Meads?

181c. 1840
Bristol Temple Meads/Age

How did ferryhill get its name?

Another story is that Ferryhill took it’s name from a ferry (river) which flowed through the limestone gap where the main railway line now runs. There was a ford across the river at main ford (now Mainsforth) but further north a ferry crossed between Cleves Cross on the west bank and Swan House on the east.

When did Wingate and Taita railway station open?

The Wingate Station was opened on 25 September 1950. Double track was extended to Wingate and Taitā on 22 February 1953. With the opening of the section to Haywards (now called Manor Park) from 1 March 1954 and the closing of the Melling-Haywards section, this route became the main route to Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.

Where is the Wingate railway station in New Zealand?

/  41.188683°S 174.954650°E  / -41.188683; 174.954650 Wingate railway station is a suburban railway station in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, serving the Wingate industrial area and parts of Avalon, New Zealand, Naenae and Taita suburbs.

Why was there a railway to Wingate from Hartlepool?

A branch railway line was laid to the colliery by the Hartlepool Dock and Railway to transport coal for onward shipping from Hartlepool. In the past the village was served by two railway stations (Wingate and Wellfield) on the Castle Eden Railway line of the North Eastern Railway.

Is there a bus from Wellfield to Wingate?

There is also a bus operated by Scarlet Band – Service 58 runs hourly during the day to and from Durham to Hartlepool. Wingate was previously served by two railway stations at Wingate and Wellfield on the Castle Eden Railway of the North Eastern Railway.