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exile2 said:

It seems very unlikely that Widnes Central is where Simon wrote this song.

His comments suggest that Widnes INSPIRED the song rather than being where he got out his guitar and started composing it.

Widnes Central is NOT grade II listed - it was demolished many years ago and as the above comment says, lies underneath Ashley Way. It was closed in 1964 - but in its last years had only 4 trains each way per day at around 8am and 5 pm with none in between or later.

Widnes station (then Widnes North) is a possible candidate - but if Simon was heading for London then Ditton is more likely - this station closed in 1992 though you can see the old platforms from the train from Liverpool to Runcorn.

Relates to: Widnes Central Station

wunang said:

amazing,terrific information

Relates to: St Peters Church

frawson said:

Punks turn out in huddersfield to welcome punk legends BAD BRAINS...huddersfield has never had it as good....best gig i ever did see...ROCK FOR LIGHT

Relates to: 1989 European tour

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What is Rock Pilgrimages?

Rock Pilgrimages allows you to follow in the footsteps of your favourite rock star...

If you've ever wanted to go and see where your favourite band first performed live, find out where one of the greatest albums ever written was first conceptualized, or see the things your musical idols have seen, you need this in your life.