RAILWAYS.

 

There are three railway stations in the town. The Town Midland Railway Station in Forest Street was opened May 1st, 1893, when the members of the old Local Board—(chairman, the late Mr. M. Jarvis)—were present and indulged in the "first run" to the Junction in the saloon provided by the Company for the formal opening. It stands on the site which was known as "Clarke's Croft," and on which celebrated cricket matches between Sutton and All England Elevens were played. The Junction Station was opened October 12th. 1850 The Great Northern Station in Outram Street was opened for goods traffic on March 1st, 1898, and for passenger on April 4th. 1898. A memorable banquet was held on the latter date in the Town Hall when several hundred tradesmen, manufacturers, and other gentlemen were present. The local arrangements for that gathering were made by Mr. A. H. Bonser, J.P. The Mansfield & District Light Railways' Company, Ltd., opened the Sutton section of their lines Dec., 19, 1905, and the Huthwaite section Feb. 17th, 1906. An effort is now being made by the Sutton Urban District Council, together with others, to induce the Great Central Railway Company to construct a line through the parish and erect a station in the town.