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	London and South Western Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Parliament rejected the scheme and it was re-promoted as the London and Southampton Railway : it was authorised by Act of Parliament in 1834.
		This subsequently became the standard for the entire Southern Railway, almost certainly because of the influence of Sir Herbert Ashcombe Walker, who had come from the London and North Western Railway to be General Manager of the LSWR in 1912; in 1914 he had also been appointed as Chairman of the wartime Railway Executive Committee.
		Yeoford Junction beyond was Coleford Junction and the branch railway to Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/London_and_South_Western_Railway

	Mid Hants Watercress Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As well as the two main stations the railway also has two other stations; one at Ropley, where the main locomotive shed and workshops are located, and the other jointly serving the villages of Medstead and Four Marks.
		The railway is operated by a variety of steam locomotives, many originating from the Southern Railway.
		The Mid Hants "Watercress" Railway is a heritage railway in Hampshire, England, running 10 miles from Alresford to Alton where it connects to the national rail network.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mid_Hants_Watercress_Railway

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		Winchester station is located to the north-west of the city centre and is a 10 minute walk from the city centre.
		Winchester is also served by the cross-country network, with direct trains from Scotland, the North-East, the North-West and the Midlands.
		Winchester is a 45 minute drive from Portsmouth for ferries from France and Spain.
	www.visitwinchester.co.uk /TravelSubMenu.shtml

	Winchester Hotels in Winchester UK Discounted Hotels
		Winchester Railway Station Junction 11 M3 Junction 10 M3 This elegant William and Mary house was built in the 17th century, and is set in 63 acres of Hampshire's downland countryside, situated on the outskirts of the historic city of Winchester.
		Winchester Railway Station Junction 10 M3 Junction 9 M3 The Winchester Royal is a charming 75 bedroom hotel situated in the heart of historic Winchester.
		Junction 9 M3 Winchester Railway Station Junction 10 M3 This popular hotel situated close to the centre of the historic Cathedral city, provides all the facilities needed for the Business and Leisure traveller.
	www.hotels.uk.com /hotels-uk/Winchester-Hotels.html

	TAUNTON - LoveToKnow Article on TAUNTON
		He was educated at Winchester and Christ Church, Oxford, and entered the House of Commons as a Whig in 1826.
		The station is to a considerable extent a commercial depot for the country behind, and there are many universal supply shops of most nationalities (except British)Austrian, Chinese and Indian.
		The bishops of Winchester owned the manor, and obtained the first charter for their " men of Taunton " from King Edward in 904, freeing them from all royal and county tribute.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TA/TAUNTON.htm

	Wedding day hotel for marriage ceremony and receptions, and holiday breaks at Wessex Hotel, Winchester from Wedding Locations UK
		With stunning views of Winchester Cathedral, which it overlooks, it is the unique place to hold your business meetings or conferences and then to relax, or use as a base for exploring this historic City and the surrounding towns and villages.
		Wedding day hotel for marriage ceremony and receptions, and holiday breaks at Wessex Hotel, Winchester from Wedding Locations UK The Wessex Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the City of Winchester - a perfect wedding reception venue.
		The Wessex is the ideal venue for a wide range of functions, from a large wedding reception, to a small gathering, the Wessex has the facilities and experienced staff you need to make it a success.
	www.weddinglocationsuk.com /soton/wessex.html

	Winchester Guest House - Accommodation Winchester UK
		Our Guest House is a 5 minute walk from Winchester Railway Station, Winchester is 1 hour from London by rail, 15 minutes from Southampton International Airport and a few minutes from Junction 9 of the M3 Motorway.
		Winchester Guest House is an edwardian town house recently refurbished to a very high standard throughout to create stylish and comfortable guest accommodation.
		The Winchester Guest House accommodation offers secure off street parking for 2 cars and further on street parking.
	winchester-guesthouse.co.uk

	A Brief History of Eastleigh
		The railway company began to build cottages for its employees by the new station.
		The station was renamed Eastleigh and Bishopstoke in 1889 and was finally renamed Eastleigh in 1923.
		Eastleigh is, of course, a railway town but there was a village called East leah as long ago as the year 932.
	www.localhistories.org /eastleigh.html

	The Winchester Star-Railway Archives Buys Boyce Station
		Built in 1913, the Boyce Railway Station was used as a combination passenger and freight station for the Norfolk and Western Railway.
		Rather than being used as a traditional museum, the approximately 4,000-square-foot railway station will be more of a repository for information on en route mail distribution.
		We have looked at buildings as far away as Greenback, Tenn., and Cumberland, Md., but this is perfect, with the train station and the fact that this building was used by the town of Boyce as their post office,” Scheer said.
	www.winchesterstar.com /TheWinchesterStar/031017/Area_railway.asp

	Hanwell Railway station
		Early December 2004 and the station is a mass of peeling paintwork and graffiti.
		The viaduct carries the mainline railway from Paddington.
		The station lighting is automated - operated by a light sensitive switch.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /imagestar/hanwell_station.html

	Basingstoke's Railway History in Maps
		On subsequent maps, stations are marked by blobs on the lines, and when these stations first appear on the maps, letters are used in conjunction with a key beneath each map to indicate the name of each station.
		On the other, the nationalised railway was organised on a regional basis, with the regional boundaries generally being drawn in the same places as the boundaries between the earlier companies.
		A mural on the station calls it Winchfield and Hartley Row, which I suspect to be a mistake, as the Hampshire Chronicle report of the first train to Basingstoke calls this station Winchfield and Shapley Row.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /cj.tolley/cjt-brhm.htm

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		Taxis are regularly available from the Railway Station and King Alfred's Statue in the city centre.
		Leave the railway station by the main exit and turn right into Station Road leading to Upper High Street.
		Winchester is less than one hour by train from London (Waterloo).
	www.gmp.co.uk /writers/confold/direct.htm

	Hampshire County Council
		Introduction 1.1 This report outlines the present funding agreement for the Winchester Railway Station Travel Information Centre, its usage and proposals for its contract renewal which was due in April 1995.
		That support be continued to maintain the Winchester Railway Station Travel Information Centre for the next three years.
		It is, therefore, likely that the joint contribution required from the County Council and Winchester City Council of £11,000 per annum will not rise.
	www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c16957.html

	Untitled Document
		From Southampton Railway Station to Winchester Railway Station.
		As Winchester is in the South of England, it is close to London and easy to get to from many airports, including Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted and Southampton.
		The last train from Gatwick with a connection to Winchester is the 21.53, leaving Clapham Junction at 23.01and arrives Winchester at 12.30.
	www.winchestersoe.co.uk /transport.htm

	HM PRISON WINCHESTER INFO SITE - GETTING TO & VISITING
		Winchester BR Station is served by frequent trains from London, Basingstoke, Southampton and Portsmouth.
		The prison is served by a frequent number of buses from the city centre or railway station, and visitors should ask for the RHCH.
		Winchester is served by the M3 motorway, exit at junction 11 or 13, and follow signs for RHCH.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /jasonhendry/page4.html

	Winchester (England) - Wikitravel
		There is a RailAir ( http://www.swtrains.co.uk/transportlinks/woking.htm) coach service to Woking station, where mainline trains to Winchester can be boarded; two services an hour give a journey time of just under two hours for the whole journey.
		There is a direct rail service from Southampton Airport Parkway station, which is immediately adjacent to the airport terminal building, to Winchester; four trains an hour take about 10 minutes for the journey.
		Winchester is an historic cathedral city in the English county of Hampshire, situated within the South East region.
	wikitravel.org /en/Winchester_(England)

	Mid-Hants Railway (The Watercress Line) - a Guide
		The Winchester and Alton Railway, later to become the present Mid-Hants Railway, was formed with the intention of re-opening the whole line under independent ownership.
		Built soon after the original opening of the railway, in 1865, the building was derelict and out of use for several years, although it was recognised as a significant part of the local heritage.
		The entrance from the station yard leads into a ticket hall and waiting area which in winter are kept cosy and warm by a coal-fired heater.
	www.watercressline.co.uk /newdev.htm

	PR1127
		Visitors arriving in Winchester by train will receive a fitting introduction to the city, with a new `Welcome to Winchester' sign being unveiled this week at the city's railway station.
		County Council Leader, Councillor Ken Thornber and Chairman, Councillor Margaret Snaith, joined the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Jean Hammerton, City Council Leader, Councillor Sheila Campbell, and Winchester Station Manager, Claire Allison, to unveil the sign.
		The sign, a joint project by the County Council and Winchester City Council, replaces the sign which has been in place since 1989.
	www.hants.gov.uk /press/2004/PR1127.html

	California Southern Railway History
		The Riverside, Santa Ana & Los Angeles Railway took over the line from Highgrove to Arlington and built from there to the present station of Atwood, over the Olive District to Orange and Santa Ana by September 15, 1887 and from Orange to Redondo Junction August 12, 1888.
		In June 1904 the Southern California Railway was leased to The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway and complete acquisition of the former was effected in January 1906.
		A long spur had been constructed to Alberhill from Elsinore Station in July 1896, 7.76 miles, according to the Chronological Development table, and the latter station was renamed Elsinore Junction.
	www.sdrm.org /history/cs/perris.html

	Old Hampshire Gazetteer, Mid Hants Railway
		The Alton, Alresford and Winchester Railway Co was incorporated to build a railway by Act of Parliament:-
		The route ran from Alton Station, through Butts Junction, Medstead and Four MarksStation, Alresford Station, Itchen Abbas Station, to Winchester Station.
		Alton, Alresford and Winchester Railway, later Mid Hants Railway, then LSWR, joining existing routes, from Alton to Winchester, Hampshire, authorized 28 June 1861, opened 2 October 1865.
	www.envf.port.ac.uk /hantsgaz/hantsgaz/s0004425.htm

	Travel and Tourism in Nineteenth Century Kentucky
		This stage ran forty-seven miles, from Lexington through Winchester and Mount Sterling to Olympian Springs, a popular resort in present-day Bath County.
		In 1894, Natural Bridge and the spectacularly beautiful Red River Gorge became accessible to the public when the Lexington and Eastern Railway began twice daily passenger service.
		Red River Historical Society and Museum, Natural Bridge in the Kentucky Mountains on the Line of the Lexington and Eastern Railway (Clay City, Kentucky 1978).
	www.bigdogdesign.com /19thcentury.html

	Hampshire County Council
		RESOLVED: (i) That arrangements be made for the provision of a public transport and tourist information bureau at Winchester Railway Station at a cost to the County Council of £4,000 in 1991/92 and £5,000 per annum for three years, thereafter, subject to an equivalent contribution from Winchester City Council.
		Arising thereon:- Capital and Revenue Works to Assist Public Transport 1991/92 (Minute 78) The County Surveyor reported that British Rail had now confirmed that they would be in a position to fund their contribution towards the cost of proposed railway station improvements in 1991/92.
		RESOLVED: That, the award of the contract for the service from Winchester to Fareham to Gemini Travel in the sum of £17,000 per annum be noted.
	www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c6995.html

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		Alloa was an ex North British Railway station, closed in 1968, on the lines from Stirling to Dunfermline and Kinross.
		Macduff was a seaport on the Moray Firth with an ex Great North of Scotland Railway station, closed in 1951, and Gardenstown is a nearby village.
		From an ex South Eastern and Chatham Railway station west of Maidstone in Kent.
	www.kraauctions.com /catalogues/january_02/full_catalogue_2.htm

	Background
		Mike Southgate, a Shawford regular, recollects that when he first used the station in the late eighties he was often the only person on the platform and his car the only one in the car park.
		The station is also situated between junctions 11 and 12 on the M3, about a mile from each.
		The station itself is unique as it has three platforms, one northbound and two southbound.
	homepage.mac.com /printworkslondon/saveshawford/background.html

	WINCHESTER,Hampshire,UK,bed breakfast accommodation
		The railway station is 10 minutes walk away and offers frequent services to London, Southampton (including airport), Portsmouth and Bournemouth.
		By car, follow the directions to the railway station then follow the signpost to Stockbridge which will bring you into Stockbridge Road.
		Our lovely house is situated on the western side of the City of Winchester with stunning views over the Royal Winchester Golf Course and is a short walk from the city centre with its cathedral, museums, shops and restaurants.
	www.37chilboltonavenue.com

	May 1997
		Sponsored by the Canal Winchester Historical Society and the Hocking County Historical Society, the 1950's era train departs from the historic Canal Winchester railway station for a 75-mile round trip to Rempel's Grove in Logan.
		Tickets are available for departure from both Canal Winchester and Logan by contacting members of the Canal Winchester and Hocking County Historical Societies, or by calling or stopping by the Olde Dutch Restaurant at Rempel's Grove.
		A second set of passengers will board the train at the Logan platform, to enjoy a spring tour up the Hocking Valley to Lancaster and back.
	www.hockinghills.com /hcta_may.htm

	Westgate, Winchester
		The Westgate is one of two surviving defensible gateways in Winchester's city walls.
		If visiting a museum to see a particular work of art we strongly suggest telephoning in advance to confirm that it will be on view.
		The structure standing today dates from the 12th and 14th centuries
	www.artguide.org /uk/AG.pl?Action=Select&Special=WEIG

	The Winchester Royal, Winchester - Southern England - UK Hotel
		.The nearest railway station is winchester, 0.5 miles.
		With car parking on-site you can explore Winchester on foot, then dine in the conservatory restaurant overlooking the walled garden.
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	www.ukhotel.com /southern-england/the-winchester-royal-winchester-sb3356.htm

	Travel-Directory.org: The Railway Inn
		Located close to Winchester's railway station, this pub is reputed to be one of the town's leading music venues.
		Category: Destinations: Europe: United Kingdom: England: Hampshire: Winchester: Business and Economy: Restaurants and Bars
	www.travel-directory.org /travel/621232.html

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