Holme railway station (Norfolk) explained

Holme
Status:Disused
Borough:Runcton Holme, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Country:England
Original:Lynn & Ely
Years:27 October 1846
Events:Opened as Holme Gate
Years1:November 1847
Events1:Renamed Holme
Years2:March 1853
Events2:Closed

Holme railway station was located on the line between and Watlington[1] in Norfolk, England. It served the parish of Runcton Holme, and closed in 1853.

History

The Lynn & Ely Railway Bill received the Royal Assent on 30 June 1845. Work started on the line in 1846 and the line and its stations were opened on 27 October 1846. Holme Gate Station opened with the line and was situated South of St. Germain's Station and north of Stow Station. The line ran from Ely to Downham, the eventual destination being Ely.[2] [3]

References

52.6576°N 0.3783°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dewick, Tony. 2002. Complete Atlas of Railway Station Names. Ian Allan. 0-7110-2798-6.
  2. CJ Allen
  3. RVJ Butt