Description:This postcard view shows ‘The Seven Arches’ viaduct over the River Penk, near Penkridge. It was built by the Grand Junction Railway and opened in 1837. In later years the line became known as the Birmingham branch of the West Coast Main Line, with north heading to Stafford and south to Wolverhampton. The viaduct cost £6,000 and the contractor was Thomas Brassey. Each of the seven arches has a 30 foot span and is 37 feet high. On the right the tower of St. Michael and All Angels' Church which dates from the 13th century is visible over the trees.
This postcard was published by the ‘Wrench Series’ and it was printed in Berlin, Germany.