Author Archives: Barnaby Richards

Aintree Central was one of Liverpool’s lesser-known but historically interesting railway stations. Opened by the Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC) in 1880, it was primarily intended to serve the nearby Aintree Racecourse, famous for hosting the Grand National, as well as … Continue reading →

Park Lane Goods Station holds a unique place not just in Liverpool’s history, but in world railway history. Opened in 1830, it was the world’s first dedicated railway goods terminal, built as part of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway. … Continue reading →

Liverpool Exchange was once one of the city’s most important railway terminals, serving the northern destinations of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (LYR). It opened on 13 May 1850, originally known simply as “Exchange Station,” to replace the temporary Great … Continue reading →

Liverpool Central High Level was once one of the city’s principal railway stations, and today its absence is still felt by anyone with an interest in the lost railway architecture of Liverpool. Opened in 1874 by the Cheshire Lines Committee … Continue reading →