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Banbury Station, Oxfordshire, 1949
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Banbury Station, Oxfordshire, 1949
A view down the platforms and the overall roof at Banbury station in Oxfordshire, 1949. The station opened in 1850 and was fully rebuilt in 1958, with the timber overall roof seen in this image surviving until 1953
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 3189001
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1940s 1949 Banbury Overall Roof Oxfordshire Roof Station
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This print takes us back in time to Banbury Station, Oxfordshire, in the year 1949. The image offers a remarkable view down the platforms and showcases the magnificent overall roof that adorned this bustling transportation hub. Built in 1850, Banbury Station had become an integral part of the community's daily life by the late 1940s. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time, where passengers eagerly await their trains on one side of the platform while others rush towards their destinations on the opposite end. The overall roof stands tall and proud above them all, providing shelter from rain or shine as it stretches across this vibrant scene. It is fascinating to note that although this timber overall roof survived until 1953, it was ultimately replaced during a full-scale reconstruction of Banbury Station in 1958. This particular snapshot allows us to appreciate its architectural beauty before it became a relic of history. As we gaze upon this evocative image from STEAM Museum of GWR (Great Western Railway), we are transported back to an era when train travel was at its peak. It serves as a reminder of how crucial stations like Banbury were for connecting communities and facilitating journeys throughout Oxfordshire and beyond during the mid-20th century.
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