Hatfield to St Albans Branch Line

Before settling down to what I'm sure will be one of many World Cup sofa sessions this evening, I went for a run that took in the Alban Way, formerly the Hatfield to St Albans branch line of the Great Northern Railway and now a trail for walkers, runners and cyclists. It's great for running along at this time of year because it's mostly in the shade. This photo is of the old platform of Hill End Station, a few hundred metres away from where the Alban Way passes our back garden. During the 2nd World War St Bartholomew’s Hospital relocated to Hill End Hospital, and this platform is where many of the war wounded and Londoners injured during the Blitz would disembark to begin their treatment.