Thor's Cave, Leek & Manifold Light Railway

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Date:1910 - 1920 (c.)

Description:Thor's Cave looms over the Manifold Valley in this view. Also pictured is Thor's Cave Station on the Leek & Manifold Light Railway, which served the village of Wetton and had a waiting and refreshment room.

The railway had a short lifespan, running between 1904 and 1934. The route of the railway is now a footpath and cycle way.

Photographer: William Blake of Longton.

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Transport & Communication Stations Rolling Stock Rivers, Streams & Brooks Railways Quarries, Gorges & Caves Prominent Individuals People Mining & Quarrying Locomotives Leek & Manifold Light Railway Delivery Vehicles Carriages & Carts Business, Trade & Industry Agriculture & Countryside

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Manifold Valley at Staffordshire Past-Track.*

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Creators: Mr William Blake - Creator

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Source: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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