Archivist of the Restoration and Archiving Trust based at Toddington, Tony Bowles presents UK images taken by himself between 1962 and 1970. Also included are pictures taken in Northern Ireland.

Nathaniel has be interested in railways for all of his life. From early days of 'Thomas the Tank Engine' he has been hooked on railways and their history. He became a station adopter at Battlesbridge station in 2003. His railway career started with National Express East Anglia as a train dispatcher at Southend Victoria -…

An illustrated presentation on our local preserved railway by excellent photographer, and Bluebell Railway loco driver, Ian Wright. His role on the railway, over many years, has let him know what to photograph, and where to go for the best images.

When Harry Roberts was appointed as Swindon Works Manager in the early 1970's many feared that this may be the end of Swindon Works.  However Harry was impressed with the capacity and skills available in the works, and set about finding new work for the works to undertake.  This included building small cabin cruiser boats, overhauling Bristol…

40 years of change in Lincolnshire

Archive and Library Open Day

We are looking forward to the weather playing nicely for Malcolm Garner to come with a digital presentation on his time chasing steam around the Southern Region in the 1960s. Malcolm was due to come in December last year, but heavy snow put that plan in the bin!

How we built the Watercress Line: the Preservation Venture 1973-1985   This event will be held in person at Woking and online via Zoom.