Atherton railway station, Greater Manchester
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Atherton railway station, Greater Manchester
Image: © Nigel Thompson Taken: 30 Apr 2011
Opened in 1888 by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway on its line from Manchester to Wigan, Southport and Liverpool. View west towards Wigan Wallgate. Compare with Peter Whatley's photos from a similar position. The station is half the size and woodland has been allowed to appear on either side.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.52909
Longitude
-2.478474