Sands Express

Loading the sand at South Shore near Victoria (South) Pier. Shows all the men at work

The Sands Express with the engine, ‘HORBURY’, leaving South Shore near the Queen’s Hotel

Norbury, Netherton, Reliance and Annie on the promenade

Passing The Palace

This picture dated March 30th 1911 shows a line of  wagons loaded with sand on its way to Princess Parade. Note the Oyster Rooms opposite was, ‘E. LITTLE’S’

One of the engines, ‘RELIANCE’, near North Pier

Another one of the engines, ‘HORBURY’, at a similar point

‘RELIANCE’ the locomotive used on the Sands Express during 1911

‘ANNIE’ the locomotive used on the Sands Express during 1911

Tipping the sand

Sand tipping near the Metropole

The sand being tipped near the Metropole Hotel. Note the cranes and crowds watching

This view from March 1911 shows the building work at Princess Parade, showing the cranes and men at work near the base of the Metropole Hotel. Clearly shows the huge area to be filled with sand

Promenade extension

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