Beeston Railway Station

Photo:Beeston Station

Beeston Station

From 'The Nottingham & Derby Railway Companion' (1839)

Photo:Beeston Station rom the Lane

Beeston Station rom the Lane

From 'The Nottingham & Derby Railway Comanion' (1839)

Historical Notes

The anonymous author of The Nottingham & Derby RailwayCompanion of 1839 (Nottingham: R. Allen) commented:-

"The beeston Station is situated three miles from Nottingham, and from its being a short trip and an agreeable walk, is much frequented in the summer months by persons who desire fresh air and recreation......

"The station is a very neat appropriate building, kep by Mr. Campbell, a truly trustworthy servant of the Company, and consists of an office, retiring room, kitchen, bedrooms &c., &c."

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The current station building dates from 1847.

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