Hulme End, Staffordshire, SK17 0EZ
Date of visit: 1st July 2020
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The hamlet’s primary significance stems from its position as the northern terminus of the former Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway, an independent narrow gauge (2 ft 6 in (762 mm)) line built following the legislation of the Light Railways Act 1896 which let companies to construct short lines to serve more isolated places.
The line primarily acted as a service for milk trains and tourism. On the timetable Hulme End was described as “Hulme End for Hartington” (Hartington is some 3 miles distant).
During the railway’s lifetime there was some talk of extending the line northwards towards Buxton (10 miles to the north), whereby Hulme End, with its engine and carriage sheds, would have become a natural half-way point of the line, with probable considerable resultant growth – and survival of the railway – but this never materialised.
Internal ref number: SF/119/078
Date of Visit: 1st Jul 2020
Kiosk Type: K6
Door Type: C
Crown: Tudor
Kiosk Colour: Red
Usage: Empty
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Northing & Westing: 53°07’51.5″N, 1°50’52.1″W
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Grid Reference: SK 10282 59323
OS X & Y: 359323, 410282
Latitude & Longitude: 53.13097, -1.847784
UK Postcode: SK17 0EZ
County: Staffordshire
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