Waiting Room Seat, North Staffordshire Railway

Waiting room seat, North Staffordshire Railway, wooden bench with padded brown leatherette seat. NSR in knot carved on back.

The railways have always provided benches and seats for passengers waiting for their train to arrive. Styles of seating have changed over the years. Some reflect the company’s aesthetic; others helpfully show the station’s name. The type of seating chosen and its location, can reflect practical considerations such as station space and the benches’ durability and comfort.