In this 1940s postcard image the railway line runs just behind the fence in the foreground. In between the Crusoe Hotel and the Railway Inn was a popular cafe (now a convenience store). The row of 3 storey dark-coloured buildings to the left of the Crusoe Hotel on the shore was called Edina View. The station itself lived up to its surroundings - regularly winning 'best-kept station' awards. These days the same view is a little less open - as the path of the dismantled railway line is quite overgrown - nevertheless it's still a lovely vista.
Although this photograph was taken from the end of Woodlands Road, it gives an impression of the glorious view that greeted visitors to Largo as they approached the viaduct and station. How many stations could have boasted such a magnificent approach? From this elevated position the passengers could view the sweeping curve of Largo Bay, the pier with several boats bobbing around, the Crusoe Hotel in the centre at its beach-front location and the houses of Drummochy.
In this 1940s postcard image the railway line runs just behind the fence in the foreground. In between the Crusoe Hotel and the Railway Inn was a popular cafe (now a convenience store). The row of 3 storey dark-coloured buildings to the left of the Crusoe Hotel on the shore was called Edina View. The station itself lived up to its surroundings - regularly winning 'best-kept station' awards. These days the same view is a little less open - as the path of the dismantled railway line is quite overgrown - nevertheless it's still a lovely vista.
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Following yesterday's early 20th century image of Largo Harbour Bridge, some up-to-date views of the bridge in this post - from above and below. When it was built in 1914 the Courier described it as a "steel bridge, composed of girders and troughing and parapet railing with concrete wing walls...". As this road bridge replaced a foot bridge, it was praised for reducing the distance for vehicular traffic between Upper Largo and Lundin Links by one and a quarter miles. Calls for such a bridge had been made by locals over many years before this came to fruition and its opening was greeted with enthusiasm. I wonder what those involved in its creation would make of its heavy usage today! The steel bridge in the foreground of the above image, dates from 1914, at which time it replaced a footbridge which passed directly in front of the house on the right of this view and its neighbours out of shot. The Courier of 5 October 1914 spoke of how the new bridge would "link the people of Lundin Links and Largo more closely together, and the folks of the Links could meet on the bridge with the stalwart fishermen of Largo and strengthen the friendships that existed between them."
The formal opening on 3 October, saw flags, bunting and large crowds in place to greet councillors, architects and builders (who waited in three motor cars to cross the bridge). The ceremony itself was described as follows: "Mr Walter Horne presented Mr Black [Chair of Largo Parish Council] with a pair of silver scissors with which to cut the red, white and blue ribbon, that stretched across the bridge, and referred to his manifold services to the community. (applause) The way having been cleared, the motor cars passed to the other side, to the accompaniment of loud cheering." A luncheon was then served in Miss Brown's boarding house where speeches and presentations were made. The above postcard shows the bridge around a decade later. The bridge is still in place today and is well used, including by the local bus service. This view looks over towards Drummochy on the Lundin Links side. More on Drummochy in a future post and more tomorrow about this bridge. |
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