Railway canopy, former Somerset Railway
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Railway canopy, former Somerset Railway
Image: © Pauline E Taken: 24 May 2009
Rescued goods platform canopy, re-sited in St John's car park and sheltering a farmers' market today. The service between Glastonbury and Highbridge began in 1854 following the closure of the bankrupt canal. In 1862 it became the Somerset and Dorset Railway, extending to Burnham, Cole and Wells and eventually to Bath. It closed in 1966 under Dr Beeching's axe. The Western relief road now follows part of the railway line route.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.14841
Longitude
-2.71712