The Severn Bridge Signal Box is often described as “a cathedral among signal boxes” by enthusiasts. Found just beyond Shrewsbury Station it was built in 1910 and one of the largest in Europe.
The massive Greek Doric column in the background is 133 feet 6 inches tall and towers over Abbey Foregate with a statue of Lord Hill (1772-1842) on top. Lord Hill was the Duke of Wellington’s right-hand man in the Peninsula Wars and at the Battle of Waterloo when his horse was shot from under him. He succeeded Wellington as Commander-in-chief of the army in 1828.
Paula’s (Lost in Translation) challenge this week isĀ Traces of the Past
TRAVEL WORDS 
It looks impressive, particularly from this angle. You had a good vantage point for this one. I hope it did not imply a too strenuous hike. The whole scene looks beautiful in autumnal shade.
From the station platform, which is high up as it has to cross over the river so no hiking required š
Good! Thank you again for your entry, Jude.
A pleasure Paula š
Chat a wonderful old thing! We’re both doing ‘cathedrals’ this week! š
You got two marvellous traces of the past into one shot. Well done, Jude!
Regards as always, Pete. x
And nothing to do with one another either!
super sumptuous shot
I like the idea of a cathedral among signal boxes and can imagine why this gets the accolade. Great shot!
It does look rather splendid, an ‘Anoraks’ heaven, I’d like a look inside!
Mmmm… I’m just thinking of all the steps there must be to get to the top!
Extraordinary building.
Beautifully captured Jude.
Well, if your job is to sit and watch trains all day at least they could give you somewhere fancy to sit. It’s noice. I loik it.