Uploaded on 2014-10-24 by Iteepee

In the background can be seen the railway station above a series of viaduct arches. The main road passes through an arch to the left in the picture. To the right is the modern bus station The ages of the two stations demonstrate the changes in the us of materials over time. Railway station - The arch is constructed of yellow London stock bricks (circa 1885); although an added stairway access to the right of the arch is in the same brick but more recent and hence is not as discoloured. These bricks would have been made locally and characterise many construction works of that time as the yellow clay was an abundant local resource easily fired into bricks. On the Station platform above the arch can be seen the station canopy much of which is in painted wood which could also have been sourced locally. Bus Station - This recent replacement bus station (circa 2005) utilises a modern set of materials. Under the pedestrian covered area is glass wall with stainless steel supports separating the area from the internal bus stop area. These end products could have been produced in the UK but would to some extent have relied on imported materials/chemicals in their manufacture The Pedestrian area is covered by a roof covered in lightweight metal sheet supported by slender pillars. Focusing on the Stainless Steel - There is still UK based production for this raw material, first discovered in the UK in 1913 (ie 30 years after construction of railway station; however much is imported from international producers. Plastics are also used in displays which will rely on imported raw materials.)][1] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14141507752127066.jpg