Dorset Stations Then and Now
Dorset Stations Then and Now by Michael Oakley, published in 2016, presents a detailed exploration of Dorset’s railway history through over 200 ‘then and now’ photographs. This edition, comprising 103 pages, captures the essence of 74 railway stations and halts, including goods yards and station master’s houses, providing a visual narrative of their evolution. The book features a comprehensive schedule of all Dorset’s stations, detailing their grid references, opening and closing dates, and current uses, highlighting that only 25 stations remain operational today.
Readers will find a rich historical context in Oakley’s introduction, which outlines the development of the county’s railway network from 1847 to 1995. The photographs serve as a visual documentation of the changes over time, complemented by a map illustrating the network at its peak. This work is a valuable resource for those interested in railway history and the transformation of transportation in Dorset, showcasing both the architectural and operational aspects of the region’s railway heritage.
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“Over 200 ‘then and now’ photographs of Dorset’s 74 railway stations and halts, including goods yards, station master’s houses and other railway associated buildings. The book includes a schedule of all Dorset’s stations, incorporating their grid reference, opening and closing dates, and the current use of the site. Today only 25 stations remain open in the county, including 5 on the reopened Swanage Railway. Mike Oakley is one of the great authorities on Dorset’s railways and has included an introduction describing the development on the county’s railway network, as well as its chronological development between 1847 and 1995. As well as the photographs, there is a map showing the network at its height.”–Publisher’s description.
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