History
The station opened for traffic on 1 August 1862 to designs by the architect Thomas Prosser. The new station was the first building in Harrogate built of brick, and had two platforms. A storm in November 1866 caused a chimney stack to fall through the roof of the station causing considerable damage. In 1873, a footbridge was added.
The booking office was the subject of a robbery on 7 December 1868 when thieves drilled through the ticket window covering with a bit and brace, and stole a small amount of cash.
The capacity was increased in 1883 when it was lengthened by 100 yards
In 1892, the well known actor, Harry Fischer, was shot at by Violet Gordon at the station. She missed however, and was arrested by the police.
The station was largely demolished in 1964/65 and replaced with a more utilitarian one by Taylor Bown and Miller, Architects (Harrogate).
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