Last-ditch bid to save Brackley Central building

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TOWNSFOLK in Brackley have launched a campaign to save its former Great Central Railway station from being demolished.

The late-Victorian structure in Top Station Road was vacated by tyre firm ATS Euromaster in July, and is due to be sold at auction via sealed bids.

Brackley’s Central station building is threatened by development. SAVE BRACKLEY’S RAILWAY STATION

Residents fear it will be demolished and the site used for housing.


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They have set up a Save Brackley’s Railway Station Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/244365462848149/about/

Lifelong resident Colin Parry, who is spearheading the campaign, claimed he has spoken to several developers, who all said they would build homes on the site given the chance.

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