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Coalpit Heath

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To Bristol or Wales: Station Road
To Yate or London: The Ha'Penny Bridge

History

Opened on 1st July 1903. Closed to both passengers and goods on 3rd April 1961.

1987

The view east with The Ha'Penny Bridge visible in the distance. © Ben Brooksbank CC Licence

2004

8.2.04

  • The view down the station approach road. The area has become a small trading estate, but the original gateposts are still standing.
    The view down the station approach road. The area has become a small trading estate, but the original gateposts are still standing.
  • The gatepost reads 'James Vulcan Foundry 1902'.
    The gatepost reads 'James Vulcan Foundry 1902'.
  • The trading estate. Nothing left to show that a busy station was once here.
    The trading estate. Nothing left to show that a busy station was once here.
  • Looking across the rails and it looks like parts of the Up platform are still visible, although in a very unstable condition.
    Looking across the rails and it looks like parts of the Up platform are still visible, although in a very unstable condition.
  • A Voyager blasts past at 85mph.
    A Voyager blasts past at 85mph.
  • The Ha'Penny Bridge
    The Ha'Penny Bridge
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