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Film: The Railway at War – 1939-1945
12 November 2021 | 5 min read
“The railway was crucial in WWII … keeping the heart of Britain going.” The railway played a crucial role in…
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Film: The railway at war – 1914-1918
11 November 2021 | 4 min read
In 1919, a special service commemorated the railway workers who had served and lost their lives during the First World…
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Let’s Rediscover the Railway
27 October 2021 | 3 min read
BHM – Plaque commemorates Britain’s first Black train driver
26 October 2021 | 5 min read
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The Architecture the Railways Built – Spa Road station
25 October 2021 | 4 min read
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From the archive: stunning historic railway plans revealed
21 October 2021 | 4 min read