This is the busy A57 Hyde Road into Manchester at Belle Vue. In the distance is the spire of Brookfield Church. Just across the road is the sign for Belle Vue Station.
Here is the footpath that leads down from the road to the platform.
Looking back at the bridge carrying the A57 over the railway line. The train is travelling between Manchester and New Mills in Derbyshire.
This is the platform on the other side of the line.
The first time I ever alighted at Belle Vue station was more than 50 years ago. The special steam train had travelled all the way from West Yorkshire. Our destination was Belle Vue Zoo which opened in 1837 and closed in 1977.
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Thank you for the Belle Vue - you even have Belle weather.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting sight, but not perhaps a pretty sight.
ReplyDeleteI like the clouds and blue sky in the top picture.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your shots of areas around your country. Nice shots today! :D
ReplyDeleteBelle Vue is a belle vue. We also have Belle Vue but in Malmoe. Here I have a belle vue :)
ReplyDeletethe train is the only civilized form of mass transit, imho
ReplyDeleteLovely study of 'lines' and composition.
ReplyDeleteI have actually been to Belle Vue many years ago, but on much wetter days Always thought it was as strange name for a Northern town.
ReplyDeleteNice B. And tour. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAh ... that's where I've heard of Belle Vue! The zoo!
ReplyDeleteDo people go there by train?
So nice to see your trains.
ReplyDeleteWe have none in my city...not even street cars! Buses are our mass transport...not charming at all!
Sherry
Belle Vue la bien nommée !
ReplyDeleteWe have a Belle Vue in Middlesbrough! Wonder how many more there are?
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