Corpach and Ben Nevis, Lochaber

Maker
John Peat Munn
Production date
Aug 1947
 Description
Text on negative envelope reads 'Corpach. Entrance to Caledonian Canal in Loch Eil from Railway Line showing pier & in background Ben Nevis.' View from a train on the Fort William to Mallaig route showing the pier and buildings at the entrance to the Caledonian Canal from Loch Eil. In the background is Ben Nevis.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Munn Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Aug 1947
Subject place
Fort William/Highland
Subject notes
The railway line from Glasgow to Fort William was opened in 1894 and extended to Mallaig in 1901. It was hugely welcomed by the local population who demanded that the line come into the centre of Fort William. It was hoped the railway would bring prosperity to the West Highlands. It succeeded in providing fast transport south for the fishing industry, cutting the cost of coal so that it replaced peat for heating and cooking, and bringing tourists to the area.
Accession number
P38801

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