‘The Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway’ (or S.M.J.) was a small independent railway company which ran a line across the empty, untouched centre of England. It visited the counties of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and a little of Buckinghamshire, only existing as the SMJ from 1909 to 1923. In 1923 the S.M.J.became a minor arm of the London Midland and Scottish (L.M.S.), then in 1948 'British Railways'
Gone but not forgotten: "the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth"
Stratford & Midland Junction Railway bridge number 42. This is a very rare bridge number, which hardly ever comes up for sale! 28cm x 20cm. It was from a cattle creep between Byfield & Morton Pinkney. £500. PayPal payment required and I can…Continue
An East and West Junction and Stratford-On-Avon, Towcester and Midland Junction Railways bridge weight notice, cast iron, 16½"x11¾", the front repainted. As is usual, the company title has been altered to Stratford-On-Avon and Midland Junction…Continue
William Stratford was a porter at Kineton Station also a member of the church choir at Kineton. He is remembered on Kineton War Memorial and a Memorial Service was held for him in St Peters Church, Kineton on Sunday Oct 31st 1915 conducted by Rev Yerburgh.
Andy Thompson is the creator of the site..and he lives in Devon! But he has connections with Towcester...and I live at the other end of the line, in Bidford-on-Avon!
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David
William Stratford was a porter at Kineton Station also a member of the church choir at Kineton. He is remembered on Kineton War Memorial and a Memorial Service was held for him in St Peters Church, Kineton on Sunday Oct 31st 1915 conducted by Rev Yerburgh.
David Fisher
Hello David,
What memories....!!
Andy Thompson is the creator of the site..and he lives in Devon! But he has connections with Towcester...and I live at the other end of the line, in Bidford-on-Avon!
Glad you enjoy what you have found so far....!!
Kind regards,
Peter
Thank you for joining our friendly site.
I feel sure that you will find plenty to hold your interest here.
Kind regards,
Peter