Friday 19th June marks the 150th birthday of Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, a railway engineer synonymous with speed and innovation.
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Category: Railway history
Uncovering a railway life
A small handwritten booklet, nearly lost in a house clearance, revealed the life of Ethel Danby and her family, shaped by the railways of Yorkshire in the age of steam. Guest author Jonathan Winter traces the story hidden within its pages.
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Sir William Stanier’s 150th Birthday
Sir Nigel Gresley is not the only famous British railway engineer to have their 150th birthday in 2026. Sir William Arthur Stanier, who oversaw the introduction of many classes of locomotives, units and rolling stock for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), was born in Swindon on 27 May 1876.
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The woman who gave us miniature railway models
Self-taught engineer and writer Lillian “Curly” Lawrence revolutionised miniature railways, transforming an exclusive craft into a hobby enjoyed by millions while overcoming extraordinary barriers.
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Researching Railway History
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, concludes this series of blogs by giving advice about how fellow researchers can explore more railway history.
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Railway 200—Stories of Reinvention and Renewal: Seaton Tramway
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, continues her series with the story of the reinvention and renewal of Seaton Tramway.
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Rail Reinvention in Liverpool Part 2: Seaforth Container Terminal Branch
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, continues her examination of the reuse of abandoned rail across Merseyside.
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Rail Reinvention in Liverpool Part 1: Merseyrail Electrics
As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, examines staff magazines held in our collection to explore the reuse of abandoned rail across Merseyside.
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Braille 200
PhD researcher Tilly Guthrie highlights that this year marks not only 200 years of the railways, but also of the invention of Braille.
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