New Holland Pier area in 1970s


(photo - M.A. King)
The Humber Ferry " Lincoln Castle" arriving at New holland Pier on 28th August 1973.


(photo - J. Mann)
The ferry docked alongside the floating pontoon at New Holland Pier - 20th November 1972.


(photo - M.A. King)
A view of New Holland Pier from the pontoon. New Holland Pier signalbox is seen on right of photo, whilst New Holland Town station
can be seen on left of photo - 28th August 1973.



(photo - M.A. King)
New Holland Pier signalbox situated on the pier - 27th September 1969.


(photo - M.A. King)
A nice photograph showing the complex track layout at the end of the pier. Typically at this time trains to & from Grimsby and Cleethorpes
used the right hand platform 1 whilst trains to & from Barton on Humber used platform 2 on left. Coal trucks on centre road supplied the ferries.
 27th September 1969.



(photo - M.A. King)
Passengers who have just arrived on the ferry from Hull walk the length of the pier to New Holland Town station. The train from Pier station,
behind photographer, is signalled to leave so possibly they have left their cars in the Town station car park.
28th August 1973


(photo - M.A. King)
Looking towards New Holland Town station - cars used this side of pier to access the ferry. 27th September 1969.


(photo - M.A. King)
Looking towards New Holland Pier station with the floating pontoon on right of station buildings. The 2 ferries tied up on left
are on the servicing pier. 10th Sept 1973.



(photo - M.A. King)
The Barton on Humber train is signalled to depart whilst the Grimsby / Cleethorpes service stands in platform 1. 27th Sept 1969.

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