Images

Ashby museum has an archive of over 3000 photographs – both original and copies. This page allows people to view the main group of photographs, but does not include photographs in specialist collections as these often include ones that are not in our primary area of interest. Larger images may be viewed at the museum during opening hours, and copies for private use may be purchased.

This page also allows access to details of artefacts (physical objects) held by the museum. Please note that when changing between photographs and artefacts, the classification list is only updated after the first search.

AYZMU:P09-0488

1955 (circa)

Ashby to Derby branch branch railway line. Looking towards level crossing in Wilfred Place, viewed from what is now Ivanhoe Club car park, looking towards Churchside Walk. Line closed in 1950's, and lifted in 1955. Towards right - vicarage for Holy Trinity church, to left in distance - vicarage for Our Lady of Lourdes (Roman Catholic Church) with church behind. Photo taken around time lines were lifted.

AYZMU:P09-0487

1964 circa

Ashby to Derby branch railway line. Level crossing in Wilfred Place, viewed from what is now Ivanhoe Club car park, looking down Churchside Walk. Whilst most of line closed in 1950's, and was lifted in 1955, this branch line from Ashby Station to sidings to Holywell Mill & Soap Works remained until circa 1964. Towards right - vicarage for Our Lady of Lourdes (Roman Catholic Church). Vicarage for Holy Trinity church hidden behind trees on on extreme right. Photo taken around time lines were lifted.

AYZMU:P09-0486

1920 (circa)

Station yard. Station Master's house. Railway opened in 1849. In 1856 a daily postal service from London to Ashby was introduced. Alfred Everett was stationmaster 1873 (were 10 passenger trains/day) to his retirement on 22nd July 1908 (were 50-60/day). Passenger line closed 7th September 1964. Photo date unknown.

AYZMU:P09-0485

1968 - 1970

Midland Railway station. Booking hall after closure. Opened in 1849. In 1856 a daily postal service from London to Ashby was introduced. Alfred Everett was stationmaster 1873 (were 10 passenger trains/day) to his retirement on 22nd July 1908 (were 50-60/day). Passenger line closed 7th September 1964. .

AYZMU:P09-0484

1968 - 1970

Midland Railway station, opened in 1849. In 1856 a daily postal service from London to Ashby was introduced. Alfred Everett was stationmaster 1873 (were 10 passenger trains/day) to his retirement on 22nd July 1908 (were 50-60/day). Passenger line closed 7th September 1964. Leicester bound platform after closure. Same bicyle and scooter can be seen as in P09-0482 Station later developed into offices.

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1899

Railway station, opened in 1849. London and North Western railway. Passengers have just disembarked from a Burton bound train and are leaving the station.

AYZMU:P09-0482

1968 - 1970

Midland Railway station, opened in 1849. In 1856 a daily postal service from London to Ashby was introduced. Alfred Everett was stationmaster 1873 (were 10 passenger trains/day) to his retirement on 22nd July 1908 (were 50-60/day). Passenger line closed 7th September 1964. Platform after closure - sad and neglected. Bicyle and scooter can be seen on left. Station later developed into offices.

AYZMU:P09-0481

1890 - 1897 (circa)

Midland Railway station, opened in 1849. In 1856 a daily postal service from London to Ashby was introduced. Platform with double header train on the Leicester bound line. Note business men with suitcases. Alfred Everett was stationmaster 1873 (were 10 passenger trains/day) to his retirement on 22nd July 1908 (were 50-60/day). Passenger line closed 7th September 1964

AYZMU:P09-0480

1968 - 1974

Station building entrance. After all passenger traffic had ceased.

AYZMU:P09-0479

1906 - 1909

Parked in Station Yard are two trams with sign "Private" and mainly children standing around. Are these the same two trams as shown in P09-0468 (STR15)? ? Could be party for first run in 1906 or were often used for private hire - Sunday School, church outings etc. Station buildings in background.