Niall Hammond will speak on The Darlington & Stockton Railway – ‘The Railway That Got The World On Track’ 1825 – 2025. The opening of the S&DR in 1825 ushered in a transport and social revolution which changed the world. The talk will discuss how and why the S&DR was built and its influence on the rest of the world as well as the Plans for the Bicentenary in 2025.
All are welcome at Middridge Village Hall on Thursday 9th March at 7.30pm. Admission £2 which includes refreshments.