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Grange-over-Sands railway station, James Brunlees, and John Brogden black plaque

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Grange-over-Sands railway station, James Brunlees, and John Brogden black plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: Railway station. Grange railway station built in 1872 is thought to be a replica of the top storey of Grange Hotel. James Brunlees designed and constructed two viaducts to cross the Kent and Leven estuaries, a breathtaking feat of Victorian engineering. Contractor John Brogden who lived nearby at Holme Island completed the Ulverston-Lancaster Railway in 1857. A local newspaper, the Ulverstone Advertiser, wrote in 1852 "... when the Railway is completed and medicinal virtues of Holywell Spa are taken into consideration, this place will doubtless become a favourite resort both as a sea-bathing and watering place." Recorded plaque organisation: Grange Civic Society.
Sir James Brunlees FRSE MICE was a prominent civil engineer known for his innovative designs of railway bridges and viaducts; John Brogden was a local contractor instrumental in completing the Ulverston-Lancaster Railway, significantly enhancing regional connectivity.

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