| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by stuving at 12:52, 20th September 2025 |     |
An earlier Network Rail press release said that "the plans have been given the green light by Historic England" so the canopy presumably wasn't part of the listing, though as a passenger I'd prefer a roof for weather protection. Not providing one may also be a shortsighted bit of costcutting, as without it NR or the station operator will have to salt the steps when it snows or rain freezes, and the salt may itself cause the bridge to deteriorate more quickly.
Is there a local lesson here with regards to cover over the footbridge at Bradford-on-Avon? And there was an awful and unpleasant dash over the footbridge at Dorchester West last Saturday when a northbound train arrived - the shelter having been crammed with people on that platform and the rest of us waiting on the other side ...
Part of that at least doesn't apply, as Beverley station is completely roofed. The current glazed roof was put up in 1908, replacing the original trainshed's solid one which left the station "dull and dingy" according to some reports.
According to Disused Stations the footbridge was covered from when it was built: "A distinctive North Eastern Railway iron covered footbridge was sited just to the south of the trainshed...". (Not that Beverley is disused; the line to York is and Beverley is "included for completeness".) Since Beverley was not an NER station until 1854, the bridge must have been added after that.
There was another footbridge at the level crossing next to the station (Grovehill Road or Chantry Lane, now Armstrong Way) from 1911 to at least 1970. It was removed as unsafe soon after 1971, before the road over the crossing and westward was realigned.
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by grahame at 06:42, 20th September 2025 | |
An earlier Network Rail press release said that "the plans have been given the green light by Historic England" so the canopy presumably wasn't part of the listing, though as a passenger I'd prefer a roof for weather protection. Not providing one may also be a shortsighted bit of costcutting, as without it NR or the station operator will have to salt the steps when it snows or rain freezes, and the salt may itself cause the bridge to deteriorate more quickly.
Is there a local lesson here with regards to cover over the footbridge at Bradford-on-Avon? And there was an awful and unpleasant dash over the footbridge at Dorchester West last Saturday when a northbound train arrived - the shelter having been crammed with people on that platform and the rest of us waiting on the other side ...
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by Ralph Ayres at 00:31, 20th September 2025 | |
An earlier Network Rail press release said that "the plans have been given the green light by Historic England" so the canopy presumably wasn't part of the listing, though as a passenger I'd prefer a roof for weather protection. Not providing one may also be a shortsighted bit of costcutting, as without it NR or the station operator will have to salt the steps when it snows or rain freezes, and the salt may itself cause the bridge to deteriorate more quickly.
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 23:06, 19th September 2025 | |
Firewood?
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by stuving at 22:55, 19th September 2025 | |
This is Network Rail's picture of the bridge when it was closed in 2022, following which it was renovated.
When it reopened in 2023, they said this about it:
Beverley station’s 130-year-old footbridge has welcomed its first passenger in over 14 months after its refurbishment project has been completed.
Since May 2023, Network Rail engineers have worked to restore the Grade II-listed structure to its former glory. The original cast iron structure has been strengthened and new parapets have been installed, along with new surfacing and stair treads.
The bridge has also been repainted in traditional shades of red and cream, in keeping with the structure’s heritage, and its wooden canopy has been removed after years of wear and tear.
Since May 2023, Network Rail engineers have worked to restore the Grade II-listed structure to its former glory. The original cast iron structure has been strengthened and new parapets have been installed, along with new surfacing and stair treads.
The bridge has also been repainted in traditional shades of red and cream, in keeping with the structure’s heritage, and its wooden canopy has been removed after years of wear and tear.
No word there of whether anyone intends to rebuild the glorified shed that was removed to stop bits falling on people (and trains).
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 21:06, 19th September 2025 | |
I like how, in most of those pictures, Finn is apparently taking selfies, using a flexible pole.
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by JayMac at 20:34, 19th September 2025 | |
It is indeed Beverley.
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by stuving at 20:01, 19th September 2025 | |
It's Beverley, isn't it? With its newly naked footbridge.
| Re: Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:41, 19th September 2025 | |
Hmm.
I have a feeling Finn hasn't made this one as easy as it would first appear.
It's clearly not Taunton, though.
CfN.
| Where's Finn, 19/09/2025? Posted by JayMac at 18:40, 19th September 2025 | |
Finn and I are having a weekend away. Where are we this evening?
This pic should help narrow down the area...
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