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Shirehampton
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To Bristol: Hung Road
To Avonmouth: Station Road
History
Opened on the 6th March 1865. This was the headquarters for the Bristol Port Railway & Pier, the company that built the section of line between Avonmouth and Hotwells.
The goods yard was closed on 29th November 1965 although a private siding remained in use, serving an oil distribution company, until 1985.
Track Plans
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A track plan of Shirehampton from the early 1900s.
1980s
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A view of the main station building showing the oil distribution company occupying the site of the goods yard. 17.7.81. © Martin Potter -
Bubblecar B126 leaves the station. The oil depot can be clearly seen behind it. 7.3.87 © Andrew Bartlett
2002
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The view towards Hung Road. -
The platform shelter. -
Next to the shelter is this rather well protected electrical cabinet. -
An old coal office. -
Station name board and information board located in the station carpark. -
The view south along the station. The up platform is completely overgrown. -
Looking towards Avonmouth. The bridge in the foreground is the one that crosses Station Road. In the background the M5 bridge across the River Avon is just visible.
