Leicester Central Station under construction
Leicester Central Station under construction, circa 1897. The photograph provides a fine illustration of Victorian iron work and building methods. With the permanent way laid and the ballast packed, the track had been completed prior to building the station. Henry Lovatt of Wolverhampton was the contractor responsible for building this part of the London Extension (Contract No.2, Leake to Aylestone). See on Route Map
Digital Reference: L1369
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: , 161mm
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 - E 7/2
OS Reference: 458100 304600
