2248, BDB 86/1/6858 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
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 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.
2248, BDB 86/1/6858 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
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 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 86/1/6858 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 2248 |
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Album 12 2001-2318 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Album 12 2001-2318
Page Number: 31
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| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2241 | Pharos Lighthouse (Fleetwood) | Tall lighthouse tower, sign to station, 2 walls full of adverts | |
| 2242 | Pharos Lighthouse (Fleetwood) | Tall lighthouse tower, sign to station, wall full of adverts | |
| 2243 | (Newby) Bridge from the Station | Snowy scene looking up River Levens to bridge | |
| 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. |
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