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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cumberland => Topic started by: tsumi on Thursday 19 July 18 18:15 BST (UK)

Title: Public Transport
Post by: tsumi on Thursday 19 July 18 18:15 BST (UK)

I hope someone can help me with a puzzle.When did Public transport start between Glassonby /Penrith/?,I am asking for a relative in Australia who lived in the district many years ago. Many  thanks for your time.
Tsumi

Title: Re: Public Transport
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 19 July 18 20:22 BST (UK)

Why does it need to be Public Transport?
Glassonby is, and was, a small village.
Transport would be by horse, horse and cart, or walking.
Penrith is just 8.6 miles away ;D

Title: Re: Public Transport
Post by: diplodicus on Thursday 19 July 18 21:04 BST (UK)

The station at Lazonby is just 3km to the west and is on the main line from London to Glasgow opened in 1876. Wikipedia is here...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazonby_and_Kirkoswald_railway_station

Title: Re: Public Transport
Post by: tsumi on Thursday 19 July 18 21:10 BST (UK)

 diplodicus, Thank you very much for your help and time .Tsumi

Title: Re: Public Transport
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 19 July 18 21:20 BST (UK)

The problem with Lazonby & Kirkoswald station is that it's on the Settle-Carlisle railway, with no direct link to Penrith?

Travelling to Penrith would have meant a change at Carlisle?