Kent & East Sussex Railway
Tenterden Town
The First Station Building
This building is a reduced size representation of the original station building erected when the Railway first reached this site in March 1903.
Situated where the present station building stands it was probably intended as a temporary structure whilst the station was being developed as a through station for the extension of the line to Headcorn.
With the opening of the extension in 1905 the present larger building was erected and, with the economy characteristic of an independent light railway, the original structure was moved to the railway's separate platform at Headcorn, adjacent to the main line railway. It served there for the rest of the line's existence, even when that station was moved and reconstructed in 1931.
When the Headcorn line was closed in January 1954 it no longer served a purpose and was demolished around 1955.
The building was wood framed with corrugated iron facing and lined with tongued and grooved boarding for insulation but it was of a simpler construction to the earlier stations on the line at Northiam and Bodiam. Without their miniature brick walls and with a single pitch roof extended slightly to provide a canopy it was cheaper to erect and to move.
The



building had a similar internal layout to those at Northiam and Bodiam. There was an office for the receipt and despatch of parcels and other 'smalls' traffic, vital for a relatively remote rural community and an important revenue earner for the railway.
The other side was given over to simple passenger accommodation, probably with side benches and a stove. It is unlikely that ticket booking facilities were initially provided but tickets could be issued on the train.

Sorry, but we don't have a picture of this historical marker yet. If you have a picture, please share it with us. It's simple to do. 1) Become a member. 2) Adopt this historical marker listing. 3) Upload the picture.

Show me all markers in:    |  West Sussex  |  GU27 3BJ  |  England  |  United Kingdom

Tenterden Yard Crane
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Royal Visit
Tenterden Town Signal Box
Ashford's legacy at the K&ESR today
Ashford Railway Works
Ashford's legacy at the K&ESR today
Rye & Camber Coach Chassis
This Building
Mayor Samuel Boorman

• GPX
• KML
• LOC

Have you seen this marker? If so, check in and tell us about it.