Junction of GCR lines near Woodford
The junction of GCR lines at Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire, c1897. The line on the left was being built to connect the GCR with the E&WJR and formed a junction with the existing E&WJR line at what became Woodford West Junction (behind and left of Newton's camera). The row of contractor's wagons (on the right) are standing on the partially finished GCR main line to London. The junction was created as part of Contract No 5 (Woodford to Brackley) awarded to Walter Scott & Co. of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area in the distance was to become the site of the Woodford & Hinton Station (later called Woodford Halse)
Digital Reference: L1164
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - Circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: Black & White
Format: 118mm, 161mm
Copyright: Leicestershire County Council
Source: S. W. A. Newton Collection - Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (part of S. W. A. Newton Collection, copy of glass plate negative)
Identifier: Newton - B 1/9
