BEESTON
18th November 2004

Constructed in 1847 for the Midland Railway on the line between Nottingham and Derby. The main building is typical of many MR small stations of the period and retains a few diamond pattern windows. Now operated by East Midlands Trains. CRS code: BEE

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The station building seen from the road bridge. One of the two ugly staircases leading to the platforms can be seen. 17th November 2004.
The station building seen from the road bridge. One of the two ugly staircases leading to the platforms can be seen. 17th November 2004.
A general view looking west towards Derby. 17th November 2004.
A general view looking west towards Derby. 17th November 2004.
Looking towards Nottingham showing one of the unusual platform canopies. 17th November 2004.
Looking towards Nottingham showing one of the unusual platform canopies. 17th November 2004.
A view under the awning on the up platform. The awning is a later addition to the building. 17th November 2004.
A view under the awning on the up platform. The awning is a later addition to the building. 17th November 2004.
The door leading to the booking hall from the forecourt. 17th November 2004.
The door leading to the booking hall from the forecourt. 17th November 2004.
A close up of the Midland Railway insignia on the main building. 17th November 2004.
A close up of the Midland Railway insignia on the main building. 17th November 2004.
Decorative cast ironwork on an awning support bracket. 17th November 2004.
Decorative cast ironwork on an awning support bracket. 17th November 2004.
Decorative bargeboards on the station building. 17th November 2004.
Decorative bargeboards on the station building. 17th November 2004.
The station building from the platform side. 17th November 2004.
The station building from the platform side. 17th November 2004.
One of the integral timber benches which adorn the platform shelters. 17th November 2004.
One of the integral timber benches which adorn the platform shelters. 17th November 2004.