Hereford station is fronted by a magnificent Victorian masterpiece of a building. Hereford was the location of an important transport hub, sitting as it does between the midlands and southern England, Wales and all points east. In fact the station was a collaboration between at least five different railway companies which reflects its important and strategic location.
Initially there were two stations in Hereford, but the lesser of the two was initially made into a freight depot before being closed in a later rationalisation. Modernisation over the years has had some effect on the buildings but confined to mostly interiors and essential upgrades. The overall atmosphere remains and it is easy to imagine the crowded platforms and steam locos arriving and departing. Today the only steam trains seen here will be heritage specials stopping briefly or passing through.
There is an impressive original footbridge which displays the craftsman’s art of the time. AS beautiful structure.
This film gives just a hint of the magnificence of this wonderful link to the past.