Goldenhill

The loop line Tunstall to Goldenhill opened to both passengers and goods on the 1st of October 1874 and the section from Goldenhill to Kidsgrove over a year later on the 15th of November 1875.

Goldenhill area c. 1840
This map dates from before the loop line was in existence, Goldenhill and Pitts Hill exist as small groups of houses, the colliery at Goldenhill is marked. Note that Kidsgrove does not exist at all.

Goldenhill area c. 1922
Kidsgrove at the head of the loop line is marked, Goldenhill & Newchapel and Pitts Hill stations are marked.