Welsh Harp railway station
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Hendon |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| History | |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Key dates | Opened 1870 Closed 1903 |
Welsh Harp railway station was built by the Midland Railway in 1870 on its extension to St. Pancras station.
[edit] History
The station opened on 2 May 1870.[1] With a single island platform between the slow lines, it was important for people escaping from the City for a day out, fishing or boating on the Brent Reservoir built in 1838. It was named after the nearby tavern, the Old Welsh Harp, but only lasted 33 years, closing on 1 July 1903.[1][2] There are now no visible remains of the station.
[edit] Route
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Line and station open |
Midland Railway Midland Main Line |
Hendon Line and station open |
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 244. ISBN 1 85260 508 1. R508.
- ^ Radford, B., (1983) Midland Line Memories: a Pictorial History of the Midland Railway Main Line Between London (St Pancras) & Derby London: Bloomsbury Books
Coordinates: 51°34′21″N 0°13′52″W / 51.57249°N 0.23117°W
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