Sunderland (Fawcett Street) railway station explained

Fawcett Street
Status:Disused
Borough:Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Country:England
Coordinates:54.903°N -1.3816°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Original:York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway
Pregroup:North Eastern Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Fawcett Street railway station served the city of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England from 1853 to 1879 on the Penshaw branch line.

History

The station opened on 1 June 1853 by the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway.[1] It was situated opposite of Mowbray Extension Park. It was the Eastern terminus of the branch line, closing on 4 August 1879 after being replaced by the current station. The site of the station was replaced by housing.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 410. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Disused Stations: Sunderland Fawcett Street. Disused Stations. 6 June 2018.