GWR Route: Banbury to Wolverhampton

Hockley and Duddeston: gwrhd676

The northern end of Pitsford Street with the north entrance gates, behind the hut, being open. The stable block mentioned in image 'gwrhd685a' was so extensive it reached this gate which was several hundred feet away from the office block. The weigh bridge and office are immediately beyond the gates.

According to Frank Popplewell, the hut in the foreground belonged to the contractor and was retained by the GWR after the contractor had finished with it to be used as a gateman's shelter. At the time of the photograph, the main cartage deck, which is on the left, was still in the early stages of construction. 12th February 1940

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