Once the main entrance to Derby Friargate Station

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The photograph on this page of Once the main entrance to Derby Friargate Station by John Sutton as part of the Geograph project.

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Once the main entrance to Derby Friargate Station

Image: © John Sutton Taken: 15 Jun 2013

The passenger service to Nottingham Victoria ceased in 1964 (I was on the last train from Derby on that misty autumn night). The cobbled approach led to the booking hall, and a subway and staircases led up to the platforms.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.923812
Longitude
-1.48635