Glimpses of an industrial past
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Glimpses of an industrial past
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 25 Jun 2019
Looking from the Kelvin Aqueduct (Forth and Clyde Canal) over the River Kelvin it is hard to believe this tranquil scene was once a hive of industry. To the left there used to be several railway lines and for a short time, Dawsholm station. This opened in 1896, but closed to passengers in 1908. The masonry pillars once carried a single railway track across the river to reach the Temple Gasworks three quarters of a mile to the west. The railway closed in 1966. Beyond is a weir, which held back water to supply Kelvindale Paper Mills.
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Image Location
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55.89169
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