2249, BDB 86/1/6859 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.2249
Coupling Competition, Furness Railway
Early 20th Century
Railway worker with pole coupling low sided wagons. Spectator to the left. This is part of the annuual coupling competition which had been instigated by Furness Railway in 1887 for guards, shumters and porters. It was held on Good Friday by tradition.
2249, BDB 86/1/6859 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.2249
Coupling Competition, Furness Railway
Early 20th Century
Railway worker with pole coupling low sided wagons. Spectator to the left. This is part of the annuual coupling competition which had been instigated by Furness Railway in 1887 for guards, shumters and porters. It was held on Good Friday by tradition.
| Location: | Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/6859 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 2249 |
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Album 12 2001-2318 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Album 12 2001-2318
Page Number: 32
All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2249 | Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) | Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs. | |
| 2250 | Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) | Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs. | |
| 2251 | Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) | Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs. | |
| 2252 | Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) | Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs. | |
| 2253 | Coupling Competition (Furness Railway Barrow) | Railway man with pole coupling wagons. Low wooden sides. Leaf springs. | |
| 2254 | Hoar Frost, Newby Bridge | View of entrance from road with pillars and railings | |
| 2255 | Newby Bridge Frost | View of large building through trees across river | |
| 2256 | Newby Bridge & Frost | View of riverbank and across river to far side |
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