We had a fantastic turnout for our January history talk! The evening featured unique insights into the railway’s legacy, the Railway 200 project, and its profound impact on our community. A special highlight was the contribution from the Great Eastern Railway Society, who shared fascinating stories of Newmarket railwaymen. It was inspiring to see the …
January 2025 archive
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Meeting – 21 January 2025
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Born in Britain, gifted to the globe. On 27 September 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 travelled 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton, carrying hundreds of passengers to great fanfare. It set in motion a train of events that changed the …