
What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Bristol & South Wales Union Railway This is the remaining part of the terminal pier from which train passengers embarked for Portskewett The service commenced in 1863 and terminated in 1886 with the opening of the Severn rail tunnel.
The Bristol & South Wales Union Railway & Steam Ferry provided a crucial link between England and Wales via steam ferry from 1863 to 1886, facilitating travel before the construction of the Severn Tunnel. Its terminal pier was a significant transportation hub that connected regional railway networks across the Severn Estuary.
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