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ROYALBOB
13-11-2013, 09:49 PM
Been searching ages for an old station, truth is there's very little still left, well not in derp condition. Spotted this little fella, complete with some old motors in the grounds, peaking through the shutters revealed a stack of old luggage and things, and almost creamed my pants when an access was found. Unfortunately inside it was piled high with shite, so getting any decent shots was hard work, I imagine if cleared out it would reveal much more. Anyway these things are thin on the ground and even amongst the shite were some nice bits.


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It has been said that Francis Thompson's best work was on the North Midland Railway, between Derby and Leeds. The only example still surviving is at Wingfield. Built in 1840,it is a single storey ashlar building in Georgian style with overhanging eaves. The station name was carved in gilt lettering on the facade, around an ornamental clock. It was closed in 1967 and is in poor condition. Christian Barman, who wrote one of the first studies of railway architecture, called it 'the most perfect of all station houses'.

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fowle
13-11-2013, 10:28 PM
Good stuff this is,

It seems to be in surprisingly good condition to say it was closed in the late 60's.

BB
14-11-2013, 12:11 PM
Wow! That's pretty damn cool, like a time capsule :D
Anything in the old cases?

Clough
14-11-2013, 01:44 PM
Its amazing what you and Martyn find! Best gay explorer couple by far!

myke
14-11-2013, 08:26 PM
well cool love the old bits and bobs that old heater bring back memories radar was spot on again :clap

fowle
14-11-2013, 09:11 PM
well cool love the old bits and (ROYAL)bobs that old heater bring back memories radar was spot on again :clap

:smclap

mr beardy
14-11-2013, 11:35 PM
That car at the end looks ace. I second cough you are the best gay couple after me and banned batz

MJS
17-11-2013, 12:53 PM
lovin' it lovin' it lovin' it...

ROYALBOB
17-11-2013, 07:28 PM
Its amazing what you and Martyn find! Best gay explorer couple by far!

Yeah we went for a bum in that little van after the shoot :gfight

yorkietommo
20-11-2013, 02:43 PM
Yeah we went for a bum in that little van after the shoot :gfight


I wanted to be the postman, but had to be the letterbox ... :ohmy

mr beardy
20-11-2013, 06:07 PM
I wanted to be the postman, but had to be the letterbox ... :ohmy

All deliverys to the back door ?

ERNIE99_UK
25-11-2013, 07:39 PM
What a great place, love the jowett van (think thats what it is)

That comment made me laugh :)