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Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway, to Milford Haven, 1856. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
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Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway, to Milford Haven, 1856. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway, to Milford Haven, 1856. View of the Railway Terminus at Neyland, with the huts of the Montgomery, North Gloucester, and Monmouthshire Militia. This remote harbour, 285 miles from the metropolis, has, within the last few days, been connected therewith by railway; by means of which it may be reached in nine hours...The terminus almost faces the Royal Pembroke Dockyard...Great, indeed, will. be the importance of the South Wales Railway extension...should the expectation of its shareholders and directors prove well founded; for it is anticipated that it will elevate Milford from being simply a harbour of refuge to the position of an extensive depot for maritime commerce...It may be entered by the largest vessel at almost any period of the tide, and is believed to be capable of affording secure anchorage for the fleets of the entire world...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, titled "Opening of the South Wales Extension Railway to Milford Haven, 1856" by Ebenezer Landells, offers a glimpse into a significant moment in the history of transportation in Wales. The image depicts the grand terminus of the South Wales Extension Railway at Neyland, with the huts of the Montgomery, North Gloucester, and Monmouthshire Militia in the background. At the time this photograph was taken, Milford Haven was a remote harbor, located 285 miles from London. However, with the recent completion of the railway extension, it was now accessible in just nine hours. The terminus is almost facing the Royal Pembroke Dockyard, which added to the strategic importance of this connection. The South Wales Railway extension was expected to bring great significance to Milford Haven. It was believed that this railway would transform the harbor from a simple refuge to a major hub for maritime commerce. The harbor, which could be entered by the largest vessels at almost any tide, was believed to offer secure anchorage for the fleets of the entire world. The anticipation of the shareholders and directors of the railway was high, as they envisioned the potential benefits of this extension. Milford Haven's newfound accessibility would open up opportunities for trade and commerce, making it a vital link between Wales and the wider world. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1856, captures the excitement and anticipation of this transformative moment in Welsh history. Landells' composition masterfully conveys the grandeur of the terminus and the vastness of the harbor, highlighting the potential for growth and prosperity that the railway extension brought to Milford Haven.
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