Guiseley station

[SGJ]

I am curious as to why there is a lowered area on Guiseley station, How I see it is that it could have maybe been a barrow crossing, but then why have the platform go on after for 15 - 20 foot or so after it, Something that is also noticeable is that the platform is curved after the dip too

I have attached a picture so if any one knows could they add there knowledge

 

 

[Wheatley]

The platform originally went a lot further, it curved away from what is now the up main to run alongside a loop adjacent to Netherfield Mill (the stone building). Whether it was a loading dock for the mill or another platform is a good question, there's no evidence of any large doorways or other openings in the mill wall.

 

It's on the Britain From Above site (just), log in to enlarge the photo:

 

http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw017218?name=GUISELEY&gazetteer=GUISELEY&POPULATED_PLACE=GUISELEY&ADMIN_AREA=Leeds&ref=1

[SGJ]

It is a bit odd, I can make out what looks like the longer platform, could it be for trains to / from Skipton, or Otley ?

it is the wrong side for the Yeadon I think ?

 

SGJ

[Wheatley]

Google to the rescue (eventually !) I think:
 

It was where the Bradford and Leeds Down trains met and stock was exchanged for onward working to Ilkley and Otley, both trains sometimes having Ilkley and Otley portions, and vice versa for Up trains - the stations being in an ‘X layout’ with Guiseley at the crossing of the arms. Due to this there were extension platforms and sidings to both platforms. This is an arrangement I haven’t seen anywhere else in Britain - but could be wrong!

From: http://www.midlandrailway.org.uk/gallery/stations/
 
I wonder how many times I've looked at that whilst waiting for my train and just assumed it was a loading dock !