The railway gave many people their first opportunity for a trip to London. Below is the story of a one night city break 1850s style. On the way home they weren't going to let the small matter of a broken coupling spoil the fun!
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From The British Newspaper Archive
Image © THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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