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Bloxham Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1905
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Bloxham Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1905
A general view of Bloxham Station in Oxfordshire, c.1905, showing the station buildings, track and train at the platform. The station opened in April 1887 and in 1907 a new signal box was installed. Bloxham station closed to passengers in June 1951 and then to goods in 1963
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 12045846
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1900s Cart Oxfordshire Signal Box Station Station Building
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This print takes us back in time to Bloxham Station, Oxfordshire, circa 1905. The image beautifully captures the essence of this bustling railway station with its charming station buildings and a train waiting at the platform. It is a snapshot frozen in history that allows us to glimpse into the past. Bloxham Station opened its doors to passengers in April 1887, becoming an important hub for transportation in the area. Over the years, it witnessed significant changes and developments. In 1907, a new signal box was installed, enhancing safety measures and ensuring smooth operations on the tracks. However, as time passed by and transportation methods evolved, Bloxham Station's importance gradually diminished. The station bid farewell to passengers in June 1951 and ceased all goods services by 1963. This print serves as a reminder of how our world has transformed over the decades. It encapsulates not only architectural elements such as the station building but also represents an era when steam locomotives were at their peak. Preserved within this image is a piece of history that invites us to reflect upon how railways shaped communities and connected people across vast distances. Let this photograph transport you back to a simpler time when trains chugged along these tracks amidst picturesque landscapes - truly capturing the spirit of Bloxham Station in its heyday.
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