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References
- ↑ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 232. OCLC 931112387.
- ↑ "Horbury Stations". Ossett.net. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
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| Wakefield Kirkgate Line and station open | London, Midland and Scottish Railway Manchester and Leeds Railway | Horbury and Ossett Line open, station closed | ||
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