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Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway

The Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway (L&MVLR) was a narrow gauge railway in Staffordshire, Great Britain that operated between 1904 and 1934. When in operation, the line mainly carried milk from dairies in the region, acting as a feeder to the standard gauge system. It also provided passenger services to the small villages and beauty spots along its route.

Located at 53.0484, -1.8647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Closed railway lines in the West Midlands (region), Rail transport in Staffordshire, History of Staffordshire, 2ft 6in gauge railways, Staffordshire Moorlands, Narrow gauge railways in England, Railway companies established in 1898, Railway lines opened in 1904, Railway companies disestablished in 1923, Railway lines closed in 1934, North Staffordshire Railway, LMS constituents

Cotton College

Cotton College was a Roman Catholic boarding school in Cotton near Oakamoor, North Staffordshire, England, also known as Saint Wilfrid's College. It closed in 1987 and the site is now derelict. It was founded in 1763 by William Errington, at the recommendation of Bishop Richard Challoner, at Sedgley Park, Sedgley, Staffordshire - now a hotel within Wolverhampton. In 1873 it moved to Cotton Hall.

Located at 53.0153, -1.90361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defunct universities and colleges in England, Defunct Christian universities and colleges, Education in Staffordshire, Defunct Roman Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Roman Catholic churches in Staffordshire, Churches in Staffordshire, Educational institutions disestablished in 1987, Educational institutions established in the 1760s, 1763 establishments in England, 1987 disestablishments in England

Beeston Tor

Beeston Tor is a limestone cliff in Staffordshire. It overlooks the confluence of the River Hamps with the River Manifold, and is popular with climbers. There was a small station here, of the same name, opened by the narrow gauge (2' 6") Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway on 27 June 1904, whilst being entirely operated by the North Staffordshire Railway. The station had no siding – unlike most of the stations on the line – but there was a refreshment room.

Located at 53.0831, -1.8447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Staffordshire, Cliffs of England, Geography of Staffordshire

Waterhouses, Staffordshire

Waterhouses is a village in the south of the Staffordshire Peak District. It is around 8 miles from Leek and Ashbourne, being nearly the halfway point between the two towns on the A523 road, which roughly follows the southern boundary of the Peak District National Park. Waterhouses is also a civil parish, created in 1934 when the parishes of Calton, Cauldon, Ilam and Waterfall were merged; previously the village of Waterhouses was on the boundary of Waterfall and Cauldon parishes.

Located at 53.0497, -1.8762 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Towns and villages of the Peak District, Staffordshire Moorlands

Sparrowlee railway station

Sparrowlee was the name of a railway station on the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway, a 30 narrow gauge line which ran for 8 miles between Hulme End and Waterhouses, in Staffordshire, and was initially operated by the North Staffordshire Railway before being taken over by the LMS.

Located at 53.0628, -1.86081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Staffordshire

Blackbrook Zoological Park

Blackbrook Zoological Park is a zoo in central England which exhibits the largest collection of birds in the country. It is known for its breeding of rare bird species, with over 300 successfully breeding species to date. The zoo also has a growing collection of mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians. It is a rural zoo, set in 75 acres of farmland and moorland at Winkhill in Staffordshire, England. The nearest towns are Leek, Ashbourne and Stoke-on-Trent.

Located at 53.0611, -1.92361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Zoos in England, Visitor attractions in Staffordshire, Buildings and structures in Staffordshire

Waterhouses (Staffordshire) railway station

Waterhouses railway station was a railway station that served the village of Waterhouses, Staffordshire. It was opened jointly by the North Staffordshire Railway (NSR) and the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway (L&MVLR) in 1905 and closed in 1943.

Located at 53.0488, -1.8707 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Staffordshire, Railway stations closed in 1905, Railway stations opened in 1943, Former North Staffordshire Railway stations, Staffordshire Moorlands