1879 Midland Railway New Mills to Stockport Goods Department Memorandum

An original 1879 Goods Department memorandum (P. F. 45) from the Midland Railway, sent from New Mills Station to Stockport Station on 25 July 1879, regarding consignment details.

The Midland Railway was one of the pre-eminent British railway networks of the Victorian era, managing a vast traffic web across Derbyshire, Cheshire, and the industrial North West. New Mills was a key junction and goods location along the scenic Hope Valley and Peak District lines, connecting local mills and manufacturers directly with major industrial trade and railway hubs such as Stockport. Internal station memorandums and inter-departmental notices were essential operational tools used by railway clerks and station staff to resolve transit queries, correct consignments, and coordinate daily freight movements.

The document shows age-related toning, handling wear, horizontal and vertical fold creases, a small puncture hole near the right-centre margin, minor bottom corner wear, and extensive contemporary handwritten text in brown ink and pencil across the page. Please refer to the provided photographs for a complete visual assessment of the item's condition.

Packaged in a clear fronted bag for protection and shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.