Railway station brought back to life up for award

Stepney Station on Beverley Road, Hull, is now a community centre

A restored Victorian building in Hull has been shortlisted in the National Railway Heritage Awards.

Stepney Station on Beverley Road closed in 1964 but has been brought back into use as a community centre.

Station House was returned to its original 1850s colour scheme during a major renovation funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hull City Council.

The winners of the awards will be announced on 4 December.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration, said: “We are delighted that a part of the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme has been shortlisted for this award.

"The restoration of Stepney Station was very much needed, and it has become a key venue and sanctuary for the local community.”

The National Railway Heritage Awards recognise examples of the re-use, restoration, and upkeep of railway and tramway heritage across the UK.

During its heyday in the early 1900s, Stepney Station was a bustling hub, issuing more than 45,000 tickets each year.

It was so popular because the line it was on, the Victoria Dock branch, ran services to the seaside towns of Hornsea and Withernsea.

The building is now run by the Summit Education Society.

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