The Stockton & Darlington Railway at 200. Eric Branse-Instone (Historic England).
A whistle-stop tour down the 1825 main line of the Stockton & Darlington Railway looking at what survives of this pioneering line, its many stories and myths. Eric will draw on his work reassessing the listings and schedulings as part of Historic England's Heritage Action Zone 2018-2023, which helped support preparations for this year's bicentenary celebrations. The talk will explore various aspects such as the development of the railway station as a concept, how and why the S&DR proved to be so internationally influential, and the way in which pioneering development often works through learning from mistakes.
Hybrid - in person at the St George’s Centre, 60 Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3DL (see https://stgeorgescentreleeds.org.uk/find-us) and available online via Zoom.
Zoom link - 856 8726 3514
Non-members are welcome – a £2 donation would be appreciated towards costs.
Following our meetings, all are welcome to join us for lunch at the nearby hostelry, The Fox & Newt.