Station Collection (page 8)

Frome Station, Somerset, c. 1970
A view of Frome station in Somerset, c.1970, showing the overall roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunels assistant J R Hannaford

Internal View of Frome Station, Somerset, c. 1970s
An internal view of Frome station in Somerset, c.1970s, showing the overall roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunels assistant J R Hannaford

Platforms 4 and 5 at Paddington Station, c. 1910
A view of Platforms 4 and 5 at Paddington station, London, c.1910, showing hoards of passengers gather to board a train on Platform 4 under the glass train shed roof

Arrivals indicator board at Paddington Station, 1934
A view of the interior of Paddington station in London taken in 1934. A new arrivals and departures indicator board was installed in The Lawn in March of the same year

Confectionary Stand on Paddington Station, 1923
This confectionary stand was situated between Platforms 2 and 3 at Paddington Station. It allowed passengers to grab a quick snack or some tobacco products before boarding their trains

Newspaper Train on Platform 4 at Paddington Station, 1937
An image showing Paddington station staff on Platform 4 receiving the daily newspapers from the 12.50am Newspaper Train, 1937

Platform 8 at Paddington Station, 1905
Arrival of an Ocean Mail Special from Plymouth. Staff unload mail from carriages to horse drawn Royal Mail vans ready for delivery

First Class Waiting Room at Paddington Station, 1912
First Class passengers were able to wait for their trains in the comfort of this waiting room at Paddington station in the early 20th century

Rebuilding work at Paddington Station, 1916
Work began in 1913 to construct a new roof span for the Station. This image was taken in 1916 when the work was quite far progressed

Curvature of Spacetime
Rainer Inderst

Mr. J. D. Cram Station Master at Riding Mill Railway Station is busy with the prize winning flowers on 2nd September 1955

The famous Bernina Express red train at Alp Grum station, Graubunden, Switzerland

Reading Station Refreshment Room c. 1914
The bar in this image is crammed full of delicious treats. Cakes, biscuits and fruit sit amongst flowers and GWR crockery

Those who went to shelters began a new kind of night-life, 11th November, 1940, 1942. London residents taking shelter in Elephant and Castle tube station during the World War II

Vale Of Rheidol Railway Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge

Tilbury EPW044227
Tilbury Landing Stage, Tilbury, Essex. P & O liner, preparing for a voyage to Brisbane. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in May 1934

Cold Blackfriars Southern Railway Station
18th December 1946: Platform at Blackfriars Southern Railway station covered in thick white frost. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Pilot Aboard
1930: A river pilot from the PLA Pilot station at Gravesend, Kent climbs up the side of a ship to take it to its destination at one of the London docks. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Shrewsbury Castle and station 21129_11
Railway station and castle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The railway line was built in the mid-19th century. The castle remains date from the mid-12th

Glass panels on the roof of Waverley Station in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Bishops Nympton and Molland Station, Devon, c. 1960
A view of Bishops Nympton and Molland Station in Devon, c.1960. Originally part of the Devon & Somerset Railway the station opened in the 1870s

Ataba Square
The tram station in Midan El-Ataba El-Khadra, or Ataba Square in Cairo, Egypt, March 1919. The building on the left surmounted by a globe is the Tiring department store

Brighton Station
circa 1860: The Brighton terminus of the London & Brighton Railway in Sussex. Original Artwork: Engraving by J Newman after F W Woledge. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Yeovil Pen Mill Station, Somerset, July 1959
A view of Yeovil Pen Mill Station in Somerset, taken in July 1959 from the platform level. The image shows the station sign and a luggage trolley on the platform

Train at platform, Kandy train station, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

View north from Bishops Stortford station. Granary on the left; Great Eastern Railway van in the siding. Hockerill Street overbridge in the distance. Dunmow line diverged beyong the building

St Germans Station, Cornwall, c. 1960
A view of the platforms and passenger bridge at St Germans station in Cornwall, c.1960. The station opened in 1859 on the Cornish Main Line, and lies west of the St Germans Viaduct

Curdimurka Railway Siding (Old Ghan Railway), Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

The Station of the Seashore Electric Railway after the Gale (b / w photo)
1051259 The Station of the Seashore Electric Railway after the Gale (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spittelmarkt
Roberto Parola

Railbar at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 14th June 1955

A new diesel locomotive pulls the Talisman into Newcastle on 25th August 1958. It is one of the new diesels which will replace the steam locomotive on the Kings Cross - Edinburgh run

Brandon Station, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Brandon Station, 1845. Railway station at the town of Brandon in Suffolk, one of the stops on the newly opened line from London to Cambridge and Ely

Hatfield from the Railway Station, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Hatfield from the Railway Station, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume II". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Wine tram at Rickety Bridge Wine Estate, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Staff at Stratford on Avon station, 1910s
A posed group photograph of staff at Stratford on Avon station, 1910s. They are seated on and standing behind a GWR bench on the platform

Chinnor railway station, Chinnor, Oxfordshire

Plan of part of the Town of Sheffield shewing the existing markets, the property of His Grace the Duke of Norfolk
Scale: 400 yards to 6.3 inches.Surveyors: J G Weightman and M E Hadfield.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 16 L

Stogumber station, Somerset UK
Station on the West Somerset Railway line

Amsterdam Central Station in Amsterdam, Holland
Amsterdam Central Railway Station in Amsterdam, Holland

Bala Junction, Gwynedd, Wales, c. 1950s
A view of Bala Junction station in Wales, c.1950s, showing the platform island, footbridge, waiting room and signal box. Bala Junction opened November 1882 and closed to passengers in January 1965

Athelney Station and Signal Box, Somerset, c. 1960
A view of Athelney Station on the Somerset Levels, c.1960, showing the signal box and station building on the right of the image

London, England. An empty night in the underground stations

Loco No. 5952 at Evesham Station, Worcestershire, c. 1960
A view of Evesham Station in Worcestershire, c.1960, with locomotive No. 5952 Cogan Hall by the Goods Shed on the right

Ipswich, East Suffolk Junction, about 1911
Ipswich railway line, 1911. East Suffolk Junction, possibly taken from London Road bridge, looking north-west. The Norwich main line continues straight ahead

Shipley station, British Rail, July 1985
Shipley station, British Rail. The main station entrance. July 1985

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"The Meeting Place: A Symbol of Connection at St. Pancras Station, London" As travelers rush through the bustling St. Pancras Station in London, their eyes are often drawn to a magnificent bronze sculpture known as "The Meeting Place. " Created by renowned artist Paul Day, this captivating artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the station's role as a meeting point for people from all walks of life. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Washington D. C. , the Metro Station stands as an emblem of urban mobility and efficiency. With trains whizzing by on gleaming tracks, this transportation hub represents the heartbeat of America's capital city. Delving into history, we find ourselves transported back to May 1937 when GWR Refreshment Department Platform Trolley served hungry passengers at train stations across Britain. This charming relic provides a glimpse into simpler times when delicious treats were wheeled right to your platform. Speaking of platforms, let us journey back further to 1929 and step onto Platform 1 at Paddington Station. Here, amidst Victorian architecture and bustling crowds, one can almost feel the excitement and anticipation that filled the air during those golden years. Moving forward in time but staying within London's railway network brings us to Kings Cross. Witnessing its steelwork being reinstated in 15 sections is a testament to both architectural resilience and human ingenuity – proof that even grand structures need care and attention throughout their lifetimes. Returning once again to Paddington Station but now in 1904 takes us back over a century ago when steam engines ruled supreme. The sight of Platform 1 adorned with these majestic locomotives evokes nostalgia for an era long gone yet forever cherished. Venturing beyond city limits leads us to Ivybridge Station and Viaduct nestled amidst Devon's picturesque landscapes circa 1890. This idyllic scene captures not only the beauty of nature but also highlights how railways brought connectivity even to remote corners of the world.