Broadstone replica shelter

On Tues 25 May 2010 a group of members, local farmers, residents and local press gathered at the original site of Broadstone halt to see us temporarily erect our replica Broadstone shelter “probably the world’s smallest station building” built by member the late David Butterfield.

A couple of local farmers kindly brought along a lovely vintage 1921 Ford lorry and a vintage tractor and cart (see below), which really added to the atmosphere.

The event made the local papers – Evening Post, Clevedon Mercury, and Bristol Observer.

The shelter had been on display at Oakham Treasures, Portbury, for many years, then was part of a four-month WC&PR display at Weston Museum, then at the Folk Hall, Portishead.

It is currently not on public display and we are looking for a new home for it.

Click photos to enlarge.