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History of the Railway

Charles Ambridge, 1831-1910

The first Radley Stationmaster

 

Charles Ambridge, formerly a railway policeman, became Stationmaster at Radley when the station opened in September 1873, a post which he held until his retirement in 1897. For more information about Charles Ambridge, see the article by Jean Deller, his great grand-daughter, in the 1994 Rail Gala souvenir programme.

 
Charles Ambridge, Stationmaster
  
 
Charles Ambridge, Stationmaster
  
     
Charles Ambridge and his wife, Hannah, photographed by JG Brewerton of High Street, Abingdon

 
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 Charles Ambridge and his wife, Hannah, shortly before he retired.
   
  Railwaymen on Radley station in the 1890s
 
Charles Ambridge (far right) with a group of railwaymen, on Radley station in the 1890s.

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whistle
Charles Ambridge's pocket watch
  
... and his 'ACME Thunderer' whistle.
 
All pictures on this page courtesy of Jean Deller.

 

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