While the 19th century saw Yorkshire’s growth with the increased population and Industrial Revolution in coal, textile and steel, living conditions diminished in the industrial towns due to overcrowding.
With the outbreak of cholera in 1832 and 1848, development was made by the end of the 1800s when modern sewers and water supplies were introduced. As a result, multiple railway networks were established in Yorkshire to reach remote areas.
These photos depict the vast work done to introduce railway transport to the region in the early to mid 20th century.
5. Locomotive No 1 at York Station
The Locomotion No 1 was the first steam locomotive to haul a passenger train at York Station and was built in 1824. The picture dates back to the early 1900s. Photo: Historic England Archive / Heritage Images via Getty Images
6. Volunteer signalling incoming train at Scarborough Station
A volunteer pulling the signal for an incoming train at Scarborough Station during the Great Strike in May 1926. Photo: Edward G. Malindine / Topical Press Agency / Getty Images
7. Wakefield Station
A train arriving at Wakefield railway station in August 1927. Photo: E. Bacon / Topical Press Agency / Hulton Archive / Getty Images
8. LNER goods train at Sheffield Victoria Station
A super-sized goods train of special wagons of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) passing through Sheffield Victoria Station in April 1930. Photo: Topical Press Agency / Hulton Archive / Getty Images