Morecambe (Northumberland Street) railway station

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Morecambe Northumberland Street
LocationEngland
Coordinates54°04′13″N 2°52′10″W / 54.0704°N 2.8695°W / 54.0704; -2.8695Coordinates: 54°04′13″N 2°52′10″W / 54.0704°N 2.8695°W / 54.0704; -2.8695
Grid referenceSD428642
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Pre-groupingMidland Railway
Key dates
1848Opened
1907Closed
?Full closure
Location
Morecambe Northumberland Street is located in Morecambe
Morecambe Northumberland Street
Morecambe Northumberland Street
Location in Morecambe

Morecambe Northumberland Street railway station served the seaside town of Morecambe in Lancashire, England.

History[]

It opened on 12 June 1848.[1] The station was expanded and the buildings were rebuilt in 1872.[2]

It closed in March 1907 following the opening of Morecambe Promenade. The station remained open to goods before closing at an unknown date and the site has since been redeveloped. Murals can be found depicting it in its heyday.

Stationmasters[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Local Intelligence. The North Western Railway". Lancaster Gazette. England. 17 June 1848. Retrieved 17 April 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ^ "Local Intelligence. The Morecambe Railway Station". Lancaster Gazette. England. 17 February 1872. Retrieved 17 April 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "1859-1866". Midland Railway Miscellaneous Depts: 1. 1914. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b "1871-1879 Coaching". Midland Railway Operating, Traffic and Coaching Depts: 1. 1871. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b "1899-1908 Coaching; Piece 1026". Midland Railway Operating, Traffic and Coaching Depts: 72. 1899. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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