The 1935 Railway Queen and her retinue are greeted at Doncaster Station by the Mayorplaceholder image
The 1935 Railway Queen and her retinue are greeted at Doncaster Station by the Mayor

Looking back at railways

By Jane Salt
Published 14th Mar 2023, 14:44 BST

Retro takes a look back at local railway stations and their workers

A search of our archives brings you these fascinating pictures of life on the railways in the past.

Workers on the Denaby for Conisbrough Railway line

5. Railway line

Workers on the Denaby for Conisbrough Railway line Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The railway crossing and station house at Rossington

6. Rossington

The railway crossing and station house at Rossington Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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An old view of Sprotbrough Railway Station

7. Sprotbrough

An old view of Sprotbrough Railway Station Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Tickhill railway station staff

8. Staff

Tickhill railway station staff Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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