Halfway point between Clevedon and Weston, this was a remote station, the village
of Wick St Lawrence being almost a mile from the station. Villagers were very dependant
on the railway for transport. This station was amazingly manned until 1928. The building
had a waiting room and ticket office when manned. Note the passing loop at which
single line staffs were exchanged. However, once the extension to Portishead was
open, the passing loop was no longer used except as a goods siding. In the distance
in both photos the railway crossed over the River Yeo bridge, while a branch line
ran to the Wharf on the River Yeo. See detail map. North Somerset Council have plans
to use this stretch as a cycleway. Colour photo is taken from the same location in
April 2006. Click to enlarge.
December 1938 Looking towards Clevedon.
Photo reproduced with permission from The Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Railway by Peter Strange published by Twelveheads Press
Wick St. Lawrence halt
Distance from Weston: 3.8 miles
