RAWCLIFFE AND SNAITH

 We now leave the outskirts of Thorne Moorends behind, heading along the Jonny Moor Long Lane, once served by Blue Line/Reliance buses running to and from Goole. Lightweight buses such as this Yeates Fiesta were able to cross the canal bridge (Les Flint).

However, heavier double-deck vehicles could not cross and passengers were obliged to walk across Rawcliffe Bridge (Les Flint).

Here is the Aire & Calder Canal, looking east in 2005, after Rawciffe Bridge had been rebuilt. 

Sadly, the Black Horse at Rawcliffe Bridge is now closed.

The nearby Rawcliffe Bridge Hotel is still trading - but no cask beer.

Between Rawcliffe Bridge and the centre of Rawcliffe village itself, is Rawcliffe station, seen here in L&YR times.

Here's the station and LMS-built signal box, circa 1980.

By 2006, the line had been singled and the train service minimalised.

Blue Line/Reliance buses ran a frequent service through Rawcliffe.

Only Arriva serves Rawcliffe today, but it's worth making the journey, to visit the excellent Jemmy Hirst pub.

We'll scrounge a lift on preserved Doncaster AEC Regal 22 to our next destination - the small town of Snaith.

Snaith also had a station on the L&YR Knottingley to Goole line.

Here's a more modern view, though it's before the line was singled.

Don't misbehave! There's a lock-up in Snaith.

Now we're looking towards Snaith Priory.

Here is the Priory.

Some views inside in 1993.

The Black Lion in Snaith is a decent ex Tetley house in the centre.

Just around the corner is Old Mill Brewery.

We can have a few pints of Old Mill beer and spend the night at the Brewers Ams.

That's it for today. Next time, we'll be heading further west. Here's the route so far.