Having discovered a little about Abbey Station, you may want to do your own research into a railway near where you live. The resources on this page largely relate to Shropshire, but they should lead you to material relating to other parts of the country as well.
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| Address |
Description |
| Shropshire Archives |
The home of all the original documents and photographs used in this theme. Open to the public; happy to answer any questions about exploring Shropshire's history. |
| A Walk from the Abbey |
Walk and excellent map produced by the Shrewsbury Countryside Unit. Begins at the old Abbey station and platform and for some distance follows the route of the old Potteries line. |
| old-maps.co.uk |
Large collection of digitised historical maps. Find an old map of your local area. |
| The Colonel Stephens Museum |
History of the life and work of Holman Stephens, who reopened the Potteries line as the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway in 1911. Includes a good map of the route of the line. |
| BBC History |
Excellent article on the BBC Shropshire site. A good general history of the various incarnations of the Potts line with nice images. |
| Darwin Country |
Produced by the Shrewsbury Museums Service. Excellent general history material on Shrewsbury and Shropshire. |
| The National Railway Museum |
Lots of general railway links, information, photographs and activities. |
| Bishop's Castle Railway Society |
Bishop's Castle Railway information and events. |
