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The Ghost Line: Rishworth Branch, West Yorkshire 📸

A journey through the abandoned Rishworth Branch Line. These sepia-toned studies highlight the skeletal remains of a railway that once connected the Ryburn Valley to the world.

The Highlights:

Stone Arches: Sturdy gritstone bridges that have survived long after the tracks were lifted.

The Site of Triangle Station: Where passengers once waited for the train to Sowerby Bridge.

The Iron Bridge: A stark, industrial silhouette against the soft woodland canopy.

Nature Reclaiming: Leaf-strewn paths where sleepers once lay.

There is a quiet dignity in these structures. They serve as a monumental reminder of the engineering ambition that carved its way through the Pennine landscape.

Explore more haunting landscapes and local history: 🔗 www.colingreenphotography.co.uk

#aesthetic #sepia #abandoned #railway #history #industrial decay #west yorkshire #pennines #urban exploration #photography #colin green photography #uk heritage

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Colchester’s War Memorial, representing St. George and Peace on two sides and Victory on top.

in front of the huge 11th century castle.

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Tell us about your British ancestors

With the Queen about to celebrate her diamond jubilee, marking 60 years as Monarch,  and her birthday long weekend next week, what better time to celebrate our British ancestors! 

If you are one of the many Australian and New Zealanders who have British ancestors, we want to hear about them.

Do you have an interesting story about a British ancestor you discovered through Ancestry.com.au? Simply click on Submit Your Story on the right hand side and tell us about it. Remember to add photos of ypour ancestor if you have them.

We look forward to hearing your story.