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Foundation for World's First Roundhouse Discovered

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Foundation for World's First Roundhouse Discovered
Posted by beaulieu on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 10:15 PM

The foundation for the World's first roundhouse built by Robert Stephenson for the London & Birmingham Railway in Birmingham has been rediscovered at the site planned for the Curzon Street Station for High Speed 2 in Birmingham, England. Originally built in 1837 it was rediscovered during preliminary excavations for the new Station to be built adjacent to the Original and still standing 1838 Station.

Birmingham Curzon Street Roundhouse

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Posted by Miningman on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 10:50 PM

Well isn't that something. Terrific info, thanks.

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Posted by daveklepper on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:03 AM

Wished to keep the photo and did not resist the temptation to improve it:

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:34 AM

"Blimey!  So that's where the bleedin' thing went!"   Smile, Wink & Grin

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