Keswick : The Old RailwayStation

The last train to pull out of this station was in March 1972.  Almost 43 years later, one side of Keswick station is remarkably intact as can be seen from this series of photographs. 

There was another platform to the left, but traces of this has now disappeared. 

Keswick was served by trains from Workington to Penrith, The line was opened to passenger traffic in January 1865.

The section of line westwards from Keswick to Cockermouth and Workington was closed on 18th April 1966. The remaining line eastwards to Penrith finally closed on 6th March 1972.

Photo taken through a glass window. 

Porter's barrow. 

Looking towards the Penrith direction. 

A view of the platform and station towards the Workington direction. 

The trackbed is now a delightful footpath. There was another station at Threlkeld. 

Easy walking as can be seen. 

Looking back towards Keswick station. 

I wonder where this chap was going carrying a ladder?

The station had a glass canopy over the platform. 

On the trackbed. 

Edinburgh: Dene Village

Dene Village is a conservation area, a mere short walk from Edinburgh's hustle and bustle of Princes Street. It is an area of the city that is undoubtedly missed by a lot of tourists,  yet there are some really old buildings to be found, in what is a deep valley, with the Water of Leith cutting through the middle. A longer set of photo's than usual, as it seemed a shame to split them in a couple of parts. 

Some of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh can be found in Dene Village. 

Hawthornbank Lane. 

The cobbled streets add to the area's charm. 

Edinburgh School Board building. See photo below. 

One of the bridges over the Water of Leith. 

The Water of Leith between the historic buildings. 

This view gives some idea as to how deep the valley is. 

Our travelling mascot wanted his photo taken!  

Washing day!

Architecture so typical of Edinburgh. 

The final view of the Water of Leith. 

Carnforth: Part 2 of 2

The lower part of Market Street. 

Another view of the War Memorial.

A splash of colour. 

Rowan Tree Vintage & Crafts shop, next to the local Conservative Club.

The Royal Station Hotel.

Carnforth station buildings. 

Warton Road. See photo below.

Date on the buildings as photographed above. 

The West Coast Main line at Carnforth station. 

Carnforth: Part 1 of 2

Now which way? Carmforth is located north of Lancaster, with a population of approximately 5,500. 

Market Street. 

The long closed cinema building, now the Co-operative supermarket. 

Carnforth War Memorial.

Traffic queue in Market Street. 

Well worth a visit!

The Painted Bean sweet shop. 

Edelweiss cafe.

Looking towards Market Street.  

Patiently waiting. 

Moore n' Wife gift shop, next to Estate Agents, Reeds Rains.