Landmarks 11

A page for the notable local landmarks of Kersal

 

 

Agecroft Cooling Towers

A series of pictures which show them from Agecroft Junction, Clifton Junction,Brindle Heath Junction and Pepper Hill..

 

Agecroft Junction  

Agecroft in 1975. A great view of the towers and the power station.

 

This view from 1977.

 

Agecroft on the 21st September 1975.

 

An undated picture at Agecroft carrying coal.

 

An undated picture of a steam train with the cooling towers in the back right and Agecroft pit in the back left.

 

An undated picture of a Blackpool train and a Southport train passing each other at Agecroft.

 

An undated picture of the Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria train passing Agecroft.

 

The Flying Scotsman at Agecroft in 1979.

 

An undated picture.

 

An undated picture of the Blackburn to Manchester Victoria train.

 

On the 18th December 1980. Thanks to Ted Robinson.

 

A colour image from close to the same spot on the 16th May 1981. Thanks to Ted Robinson.

 

A view of Agecroft Cooling towers and the power station on the 26th October 1981. Thanks to Ted Robinson

 

A view of Agecroft in 1982.

 

An undated picture of the Blackburn to Manchester Victoria train.

Agecroft on the 11th August 1984 with a great view of the power station, cooling towers and Mayfield Kennels in the background.

 

The Cooling towers on the 8th September 1984. Roll your mouse over the image for a modern view of the same area.

 

A steam train at Agecroft on the 23rd February 1985.

 

Agecroft Junction on the 11th May 1985.

 

Also in May 1985.

 

A coal train also in May 1985

 

Here on the 24th July 1985

The 14th June 1985.

 

Another shot on the 14th June 1985

 

In March 1986

 

And in May 1986.

 

A colour picture on 18th February 1986

 

 

Saturday 9th April 1988.