2248, BDB 86/1/6858 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
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no.2248
Coupling Competition, Furness Railway
Early 20th Century
Railway worker with pole coupling low sided wagons. Spectators to the left. This is part of the annual coupling competition which had been instigated by Furness Railway in 1887 for guards, shunters and porters. It was held on Good Friday by tradition.
Location: | Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6858 |
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Sankey Number: | 2248 |
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Album Number: Album 12 2001-2318
Page Number: 31
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2242 | Pharos Lighthouse (Fleetwood) | Tall lighthouse tower, sign to station, wall full of adverts | |
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2244 | Fleetwood Group C2 | 6 men in different uniforms, probably Seamen or Railwaymen | |
2245 | Newby Bridge | Snowy scene with bridge and Swan Hotel reflected in River Leven | |
2246 | The Promenade, Grange | Shore, railings, promenade pathway. | |
2247 | Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) | Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs. | |
2248 | Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) | Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs. |