Glossop Railway Station, located in Glossop, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, is a significant Glossop Line transport hub connecting the town to Train Sim World featured Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield, and is a Grade II listed building.
Glossop Location
- Route History: The station was opened on June 9, 1845, with the formal opening on June 30, 1845.
- Location: It’s situated on Norfolk Street, Glossop, Europe.
- Significance: It’s a key part of the Glossop line, which was part of the historic Great Central Main Line between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield Victoria.
- Design and Features: The station buildings were designed by John Grey Weightman and opened in 1847. It features a stone carving of a lion (the Duke of Norfolk’s symbol) on top of the station building.
- Name Changes: The station was originally named Glossop, then renamed Glossop Central on July 10, 1922, and reverted to Glossop on May 6, 1974.
- Current Status: The station is now a Grade II Listed building and a blue plaque was unveiled in 2006.
- Future: The station is a good starting point for walks into the surrounding hills and moors.
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