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Shildon, railway stables
Photo by Topical Press Agency, London. Text on reverse reads: 'The first Railway Stable in the centre and Bank Riders cabin (on right) at the foot of "Black Boy" incline. Horses and engines exchanged wagons at this point. This "Black Boy" incline was used until 1841 when the Tunnel was opened.'
Date:
c.1925
Period:
1901 - 1925
Place:
Shildon
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You can see a history of Shildon at the Keys to the Past website.
The Keys to the Past (www.keystothepast.info) website provides access to a complete record of archaeological and historical sites in County Durham and Northumberland.
Item Type:
photograph
Donor:
Elliot
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR08661
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