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The Great Northern Railway (GNR) was a British railway company incorporated in 1846 with the object of building a line from London to York. Reaching into the coalfields of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire, as well as establishing dominance in Lincolnshire and North London. The Granary (goods-shed), shows at one end the canal at Battlebridge, London, under the centre of the platform the boats can thus come into the shed and have goods of all kinds to or from the railway trucks as the case maybe
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1850s 1853 Bringing Coal Commerce Commercial Goods Granary Limehouse Railways Shed
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This photograph, taken in the 1850s, showcases the bustling activity at the Granary goods-shed of The Great Northern Railway (GNR) in Battlebridge, London. Established in 1846, the GNR was a British railway company with the ambitious goal of constructing a line from London to York. The railway's reach extended into the coalfields of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, as well as securing a significant presence in Lincolnshire and North London. At the heart of this image, the Granary goods-shed stands as a testament to the railway's role in transport and trade during the 19th century. The shed's large doors open to reveal the canal at Battlebridge, London, under the center of the platform. Boats can easily access the shed, allowing for the efficient transfer of goods between water and railway. This innovative system streamlined the transportation process, enabling the timely movement of essential commodities such as coal from the mines to the cities and industries that needed them. The GNR's influence on the transportation landscape of Britain during the 1850s was significant, as it revolutionized the way goods were transported over long distances. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the seamless integration of water and railway transport systems and the vital role they played in the commercial and economic growth of the country.
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